Augusta Bilbilis

Augusta Bilbilis was a Roman settlement built on a hilltop called Cerro de Bambola near Calatayud. The ruins display public buildings including a forum, theatre, thermal baths, and temple that reflect the structure of a Roman city.

The settlement developed from a Celtiberian community and was later developed into an important Roman administrative center. Following its decline, settlement shifted to the area where the city of Calatayud would eventually be founded.

The settlement served as a gathering place where people from surrounding communities met for commerce and civic matters. The layout of the ruins reveals how Romans adapted their standard urban design to this hillside location.

The site is accessible from Calatayud and can be explored on foot by following roads toward Huermeda and Embid de la Ribera. Wear sturdy footwear since the terrain is hilly and paths can be uneven.

The settlement was the birthplace of the Latin poet Martial, whose works remain known to this day. This connection makes the site particularly meaningful for lovers of classical literature.

Location: Conventus Caesaraugustanus

Location: Hispania Tarraconensis

GPS coordinates: 41.38139,-1.60306

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31