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Podcast explores the 10th-century Andalusian city of Vascos, a forgotten archaeological site in Toledo

cultural-heritage · 2026-05-27

The fifth episode of the podcast 'La memoria en ruinas' focuses on Ciudad de Vascos, a 10th-century Andalusian city preserved in time. Archaeologist Miguel Ángel Bru recommended the site to journalists José María Sadia and Andrea Morán, who travel to the site in the province of Toledo. Upon arrival, they realize their preconceptions about the site are wrong. The episode originates from an audio message and explores why this archaeological site remains largely unknown to the public.

Key facts

  • Ciudad de Vascos is a 10th-century Andalusian city
  • The site is located in the province of Toledo
  • Archaeologist Miguel Ángel Bru recommended the site
  • Journalists José María Sadia and Andrea Morán visited
  • The episode is part of the podcast 'La memoria en ruinas'
  • The site is described as frozen in time
  • The journalists' initial ideas about the site changed upon arrival
  • The episode originated from an audio message

Entities

Artists

  • Miguel Ángel Bru
  • José María Sadia
  • Andrea Morán

Institutions

  • La memoria en ruinas
  • eldiario.es

Locations

  • Ciudad de Vascos
  • Toledo
  • Spain

Sources