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πŸ›οΈ Augustobriga-Augusta Emerita

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πŸ›οΈ Augustobriga-Augusta Emerita
Roman colonial settlement in Extremadura, Spain


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 19:27
πŸ“Œ 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 MΓ©rida, was established by the Roman emperor Augustus as a settlement for retired legionary soldiers ...

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