“…3a, b ), which roughly coincides with the onset of the LALIA and probably linked to the volcanic eruptions and the cold climate conditions 2 , 27 , could be considered an important factor for the spread of the famine and plagues during the mid-6th century CE in Iberia. After the drought period I (545–570 CE), the Visigothic state under king Leovigild (Visigothic king, reign 568/569–586 CE) was able to consolidate a policy of centralization, territorial expansion, and strengthening of the fiscal system after a long period of monetary devaluation 46 . It is likely that the climate amelioration could have contributed to an improvement of agriculture and, therefore, of the kingdom administration and stability, which could also have contributed to a better economic condition for the construction of new urban centers, such as Reccopolis (578 CE), Victoriaco (581 CE) and Oligicus (621 CE).…”