Augusta Emerita

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.

Augusta Emerita

Roman theater in Mérida
Shown within Spain
Location	Mérida, Extremadura, Spain
Region	Lusitania
Coordinates	38°55′N 6°20′W
Type	Settlement
History
Founded	25 BC
Cultures	Roman
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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

Related pages

• List of Roman sites in Spain
• Biblioteca Nacional de España