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Bilbilis
41.3814° N, -1.6031° E
About
Augusta Bilbilis was a city (or municipium) founded by the Romans in the province of Hispania Tarraconensis. It was the birthplace of famous poet Martial c. 40 AD. The modern town of Calatayud was founded near this Roman site. Recent excavations have uncovered many of the remains visible today which dominate the surrounding area and are testament to the city's rich past.
Historical Timeline
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City heyday
1st century AD
Lusones coinage
late 2nd–early 1st century BC
Decline and abandonment
2nd–3rd century AD
Birth of Martial
38–41 AD
First Roman contact
2nd century BC
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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