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For other meanings see Zafra Zafra is a town situated in the Province
of Badajoz (Spain), where it is one of the most important. It has a
population of 15,542, according to the figures of 2004.
History Human traces of great antiquity have been found in the area. In
the "El Castellar" mountains are located caves with pictograms. Also, a
fort dating to the Bronze Age was found in the nearby chapel of Belén.
In the surrounding areas there are many Roman villas, reminiscent of the
legendary Segeda, which could be the origin in the town. A significant fact
is that Zafra is located between Mérida, the ancient capital of the Roman
province of Lusitania, and Seville, the capital of the province of Baetica.
Zafra in the Middle Ages In medieval times, Zafra was situated on the
border which divided the domains of Seville and Badajoz, and in 1030 a
defensive fortification was constructed in
