🏛️ Augusta Emerita-Turmulus
Roman archaeological site in Extremadura, Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Mérida, Extremadura, Spain (39.689551, -6.47269)
- Roman settlement dating to the 1st century BCE during the reign of Augustus
- Part of the wider Augusta Emerita archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Accessible by regional routes from Mérida city centre
Augusta Emerita-Turmulus is a Roman archaeological site situated in the Extremadura region of southwestern Spain, near the modern city of Mérida. Established as a military colony in 25 BCE under the reign of Emperor Augustus, the site forms part of the larger Augusta Emerita complex, one of the most significant Roman urban settlements on the Iberian Peninsula. The site contains remains of structures and artefacts documenting Roman occupation and settlement patterns during the Imperial period ...