🏛️ Caesaraugusta-Ilerda
Roman settlement and archaeological site in northeastern Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Zaragoza, Aragón region, Spain
- Founded as a Roman military settlement during the Lusitanian Wars, 25 BCE
- Known as Caesaraugusta in Roman times; modern name derives from Iberian settlement Ilerda
- Significant archaeological remains including forum, theater, baths, and city walls
Caesaraugusta-Ilerda represents an important Roman urban center in the Iberian Peninsula, established during the reign of Emperor Augustus. The site preserves remains of a substantial ancient city that served as a regional administrative and commercial hub. Modern Zaragoza has been built atop and around these archaeological layers, making in situ excavation and preservation challenging ...