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Ancient Ostra
43.5847° N, 13.0861° E
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Ostra was an ancient Roman town near the modern town of Ostra Vetere. The Roman town was inhabited from the 3rd century BC until the 6th century AD.
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Settlement begins
3rd century BC
Occupation ends
6th century AD
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