Basque Country
The Spanish Empire once spread over much of the world, but the Spanish-American War of 1898 dealt the global empire a death blow.
Industrial and military heritage in Basque Country
Iron ore exploitation in the Spanish Basque Country gained momentum in the mid-nineteenth century, leading to the construction of ports, steel mills and other industrial relics. In turn, forts and bunkers defended the coastline against foreign incursions.
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Basque Country
Since Roman times, the Aiako Harria massif in the Basque Country has been mined for iron ores. Iron ore mining gained momentum in the mid-19th century.
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