🏛️ Emerita Augusta
Roman colonial city and archaeological site in southwestern Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Founded 25 BCE by the Roman Emperor Augustus as a settlement for veteran soldiers
- Located in modern-day Mérida, Badajoz province, Extremadura
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993
- Contains one of the most complete assemblies of Roman structures north of Italy
Emerita Augusta is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 25 BCE as ...