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Cantabri

Cantabri refers to the historical and contemporary inhabitants of Cantabria, a region in northern Spain. In antiquity, the Cantabri were a distinct pre-Roman people who inhabited the Cantabrian Mountains and the adjacent coast, with territory centered in what is now Cantabria and extending into neighboring areas. Their language is poorly attested, and scholars debate its connections, with some suggesting links to other Vasconic or pre-Roman languages, though evidence remains incomplete. The Cantabri practiced a mixed economy of agriculture, pastoralism, and metalworking, and their settlements included hill forts and sanctuaries that archaeologists study to understand their society.

During the early Roman era, Cantabri and the related Astures resisted Roman expansion for several decades.

In the present day, Cantabria is an autonomous community of Spain. Its capital and largest city is

The
Cantabrian
Wars
(29–19
BCE)
culminated
in
Roman
victory
and
the
incorporation
of
their
lands
into
the
Roman
Empire,
leading
to
gradual
Romanization
and
integration
into
the
provincial
system
of
Hispania.
In
the
centuries
that
followed,
the
region
passed
through
Visigothic
and
later
medieval
transformations,
contributing
to
the
cultural
mosaic
of
northern
Spain.
Santander.
The
region
is
bordered
by
the
Bay
of
Biscay
to
the
north
and
features
landscapes
such
as
the
Cantabrian
Sea
coastline
and
the
Picos
de
Europa
mountain
range.
The
modern
Cantabrians
are
citizens
of
Cantabria,
known
for
a
regional
culture
that
blends
coastal
and
mountainous
traditions
with
contemporary
industry
and
services.
The
term
Cantabri
also
appears
in
historical
sources
to
designate
the
ancient
inhabitants
of
the
area.