Resistance Against Rome: The Lusitanians gained notoriety for their fierce resistance against Roman conquest during the Lusitanian War led by Viriathus in the 2nd century BCE.
Documentation: Most of what we know about the Lusitanian language comes from limited inscriptions, including personal names and dedications found on stone tablets and coins.
Influence of Latin: As the Romans extended their empire, the use of Latin began to supplant Lusitanian, causing the language to gradually fade.
3. Linguistic Characteristics
Despite the scarcity of sources, some linguistic characteristics of Lusitanian have been identified: