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Calatayud

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Calatayud, a Spanish town in the province of Saragossa, is situated on the Jalon. In the vicinity are mineral springs, stalactitic caverns, and the remains of Bilbilis, the birthplace of Martial. The meaning of the name of the town signifies in Arabic "Job's castle."

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