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Soria in the Numantino Museum of Soria. By MiguelAlanCS In September 2018, the CD Numancia football team presented the new design of its official shirt. It is not something unusual, but on this occasion the gesture was loaded with symbolism because the Soria horse was the protagonist of the new kit. According to the words of its president, Francisco Rubio Garcés, the club intended: “to live up to the great name it represents and intends to bring the great history of Numancia and Soria to every corner of Spain and the world.” As you can see, expectations were high and, in fact, the team was on the verge of moving to the First Division that year after a remarkable season. For those who do not know Soria or are fans of history or archeology, all of the above may not make much sense, but fortunately it is not difficult to explain. The key to the whole matter is the aforementioned little horse, symbol of the province par excellence.
In fact, when driving on the roads in the area it is common to see his figure on columns or walls and, of course, he is present in any souvenir shop in the form of a magnet, car sticker and any other form of souvenir. Because that horse is a source of pride for the people of Soriano and Soriana. Soria horse Caballito de Soria in the Numantino Cell Phone Number List Museum of Soria. By Miguel Jiménez Gañan In 1995, in an emergency archaeological excavation in the Celtiberian necropolis of Numancia, a bronze fibula from the 2nd century BC in the shape of a horse was found. A fibula is a type of brooch that was used to decorate or close clothing and armor as well as carcags , which were the containers where the arrows were carried. That is, an element that was used to show off and to fight. The symbolic load that the figure, which was also painted on elements such as vessels, is given by history.
The siege of Numancia was a key episode in the Celtiberian Wars between the Romans and the Celtiberian peoples that took place in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. The final result of the battles is known to everyone: the winners were the Romans (in fact, they had their own Empire) but the Numantines did not make it easy for them and resisted until the end. Hence, the horse has become an emblem of struggle and resilience. For the Celtiberians, the drawing of the horse could also be a representation of the goddess Epona, who was, precisely, the goddess of horses and protector of the souls of the dead. In addition to the aforementioned souvenirs that include the drawing of this symbol that is so important to the people of Soriano, jewelry with its shape is also sold and some people wear it as a kind of amulet.
In fact, when driving on the roads in the area it is common to see his figure on columns or walls and, of course, he is present in any souvenir shop in the form of a magnet, car sticker and any other form of souvenir. Because that horse is a source of pride for the people of Soriano and Soriana. Soria horse Caballito de Soria in the Numantino Cell Phone Number List Museum of Soria. By Miguel Jiménez Gañan In 1995, in an emergency archaeological excavation in the Celtiberian necropolis of Numancia, a bronze fibula from the 2nd century BC in the shape of a horse was found. A fibula is a type of brooch that was used to decorate or close clothing and armor as well as carcags , which were the containers where the arrows were carried. That is, an element that was used to show off and to fight. The symbolic load that the figure, which was also painted on elements such as vessels, is given by history.
The siege of Numancia was a key episode in the Celtiberian Wars between the Romans and the Celtiberian peoples that took place in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. The final result of the battles is known to everyone: the winners were the Romans (in fact, they had their own Empire) but the Numantines did not make it easy for them and resisted until the end. Hence, the horse has become an emblem of struggle and resilience. For the Celtiberians, the drawing of the horse could also be a representation of the goddess Epona, who was, precisely, the goddess of horses and protector of the souls of the dead. In addition to the aforementioned souvenirs that include the drawing of this symbol that is so important to the people of Soriano, jewelry with its shape is also sold and some people wear it as a kind of amulet.
