🏛️ Augustobriga-Augusta Emerita
Roman colonial settlement in Extremadura, Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Founded circa 25 BCE by Roman Emperor Augustus
- Located in present-day Badajoz province, Extremadura
- Capital of the Roman province of Lusitania
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 2024)
Augusta Emerita, modern Mérida, was established by the Roman emperor Augustus as a settlement for retired legionary soldiers ...