Augusta Emerita
Augusta Emerita, also called Emerita Augusta,[1] was an ancient Roman colonia (settlement) founded in 25 BC in present day Mérida, Spain. The city was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus and was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania.
| Location | Mérida, Extremadura, Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Lusitania |
| Coordinates | 38°55′N 6°20′W / 38.917°N 6.333°WCoordinates: 38°55′N 6°20′W / 38.917°N 6.333°W |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | 25 BC |
| Cultures | Roman |
| Official name | Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv |
| Designated | 1993 (17th session) |
| Reference no. | 664 |
| State Party | Spain |
| Region | Europe and North America |
Augusta Emerita Media
Augusta Emerita. The theater and amphitheater are visible to the right, along the city wall.
Roman Amphitheatre in Mérida
Roman bridge at Merida seen from the Alcazaba
- TemploRomanodeDiana,Mérida
Arco Romano de Trajano (Mérida, Badajoz)
- Columbariosromanos
Related pages
References
- ↑ "City of Emerita Augusta". Spanish Art. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
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