Carmona sits on the Augusta Roman Road, which connected Cadiz with Rome. In 1881 a necropolis and amphitheatre were discovered on either side of the road just outside the medieval town.
Romans cremated bodies and buried the ashes underground. Descendants would visit the tombs and honour their ancestors with feasts. One of the tombs is named Tomb of the Elephant because of a statue found. There is one tomb which can be accessed via a ladder for those inclined!
Shilli-Fully Travels 