History of Spain
Recent studies of the Atapuerca archaeological site, one of the oldest in Europe, have proven the ancient origin of the first people to settle in Spain.The Roman victory over Hannibal Barca, son of Hamilcar, around 218-201 BC led to the expulsion of the Carthaginians from Hispania. The Romans conquered the east and south of the country, but met strong resistance elsewhere, notably in the north. The fall of Numantia in 133 BC marked the end of organised resistance, and by the 1st century AD Roman control was virtually complete. With the exception of the Basques, the whole Iberian population became romanised.
