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Ricina
43.3280° N, 13.4241° E
About
Ricina or Helvia Recina (located in present-day Villa Potenza) was a Roman town located in the lower Potenza valley, the contemporary Italian region Marche.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Municipium established
mid-1st century BC
Main urban phase
1st century BC–4th century AD
Invasions and population movement
5th–6th centuries AD
Flourishing under Augustus and Tiberius
27 BC–AD 37
Initial occupation
late 2nd century BC
2nd century building phase
2nd century AD
Municipal financial downturn
first half of the 2nd century AD
Colony under Septimius Severus
AD 193–211
Aerial detection of amphitheatre traces
May 2009
Geophysical surveys
July and October 2013
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
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