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Scipio Funeral Monument The Scipio Funeral Monument is situated around 3 kilometres from the city in the direction of Barcelona. Made of Ashlar stone it signifies the burial site for the Scipio family; an important Roman family who played a central role in the construction & subsequent management of Tarraco (ancient Tarragona). It is a stone tower split into three sections, the uppermost of which was meant to have been topped by a pyramid style roof (though it was never completed). It is a world heritage monument & dates from around the second century AD. Tarragona Tourist Office Tel +34 977 250795
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