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Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila
37.0799° N, -8.1205° E
About
The Roman Ruins of Cerro da Vila are the remnants of a historical villa in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Its vestiges lie in the vicinity of the resort and marina of Vilamoura, in the civil parish of Quarteira, municipality of Loulé Municipality.
Historical Timeline
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Augustus lifespan
23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14
Roman integration of the Algarve
2nd century
Touristic valorization program inclusion
1999
Interpretive centre constructed
2000
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
Industrial and Craft Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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