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Augusta Emerita
 Roman theater in Mérida | |
  Shown within Spain | |
| Location | Mérida, Extremadura, Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Lusitania |
| Coordinates | 38°55′N 6°20′W / 38.917°N 6.333°W |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | 25 BC |
| Cultures | Roman |
| Official name | Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv |
| Designated | 1993 (17th session) |
| Reference no. | 664 |
| State Party | Spain |
| Region | Europe and North America |
Augusta Emerita, also called Emerita Augusta,[1] was an ancient Roman colonia (settlement) founded in 25 BC in present day Mérida, Spain. The city was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus and was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania.
- ↑ "City of Emerita Augusta". Spanish Art. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
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