Castra Cecilia, Roman military camp in Cáceres, Spain
The archaeological site extends over 24 hectares with a rectangular layout measuring 399 by 680 meters, enclosed by stone walls of schist and quartzite.
The permanent camp was established around 78 BC by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius during military operations against Quintus Sertorius in the region.
The interpretation center presents detailed exhibits of military life through scale models, reconstructed chambers, and displays of Roman armaments from the period.
Located 2.5 kilometers north of Cáceres near the Mejostilla neighborhood, the site maintains visible defensive structures including two surrounding ditches.
The excavations revealed three main gates: Prætoria in the north, Principalis Sinistra in the southwest, and Quintana in the east, each protected by advanced ditches.
Location: Cáceres
GPS coordinates: 39.50014,-6.34939
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:52
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