Valencia was founded by Roman soldiers on expedition in the 2nd century. They chose a location on the Turia River just 6 kilometers from the coast. Roman ruins remain in various locations, and there is a small archaeological museum containing some of the original streets. It is underground today. These Roman era columns were discovered when they were preparing the park behind the Museum of Modernity and Illustration (MUVIM).
The Moors took over the city after their invasion of Spain in 711. They installed an irrigation system which takes water from the Turia, high up in the mountains. The system is still in
