Augusta Bilbilis
Also known as Bilbilis, Bilbilis Augusta
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 . The modern town of Calatayud was founded near this Roman site.
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- History
- Earliest phase and origins
- The development of the city
- The city and its buildings
- The forum
- The theatre
- The baths
- Exhibits in the Museum of Calatayud
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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 . 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. thumb|right|300px|Forum
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