Numantia

Numantia was an ancient Celtiberian town in what is now Spain, famous for its fierce resistance against Roman conquest during the 2nd century BCE. Despite being heavily outnumbered and besieged multiple times, its inhabitants refused to surrender, symbolizing determination and independence. The Romans eventually destroyed the city after a prolonged struggle, but Numantia became a powerful symbol of Catalan and Spanish resistance and pride. Its story highlights themes of resilience, national identity, and the struggle for freedom against imperial expansion.