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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Tarracinae

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Tarracinae
Roman coastal settlement and port near modern Terracina, Italy


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 23:05
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Ancient Roman port town on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, approximately 100 km south of Rome
  • Founded as a Greek colony; later developed as a strategic Roman harbor and trading post
  • Located in modern-day Terracina, Lazio region, Italy
  • Significant remains include a Roman temple, harbor infrastructure, and fortification walls

Tarracinae served as a crucial port settlement in the Roman Republic and Imperial periods, facilitating maritime trade along ...

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