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πŸ›οΈ Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia β€” Archaeological Area

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πŸ›οΈ Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia β€” Archaeological Area
Roman city ruins and early Christian basilica in northeastern Italy


πŸ• 4 min read Β· Updated 10 May 2026 at 15:56

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Area: 155 hectares of preserved Roman city remains
  • Founded: 181 BCE as a Roman colony
  • Peak period: 1st–3rd centuries CE under imperial rule
  • UNESCO inscription: 1998

The Archaeological Area of Aquileia is a Roman city in northeastern Italy that preserves one of the most ...

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