and
Trajan The northwest peninsular region is an area of hot springs and Roman settlements linked to the exploitation of valuable natural resources. Aquae Flaviae was the principal
municipium civitas in the northwest (from epigraphic findings) implanted in the Trás-os-Montes, on a small hill on the banks of the River Tâmega, in the
Roman province of
Gallaecia. With respect to the thermal activity, the lack of archaeological excavations means that little is known as of the alleged ancient
Roman baths. ==Diocese of Aquae Flaviae==