Sanisera, Roman archaeological site in Es Mercadal, Spain.
The archaeological site of Sanisera extends along the natural port of Sanitja, next to Cavalleria Cape on the northern coast of Menorca.
The Roman city of Sanisera was first documented by Pliny the Elder in the 1st century AD and served as a military camp established in 123 BC.
Excavations at Sanisera revealed an Early Christian basilica with ecclesiastical structures, indicating the religious importance of this settlement during Late Antiquity.
The archaeological site can be reached by following signs from Es Mercadal toward the Cavalleria lighthouse, with parking available near the excavation area.
Archaeological findings demonstrate trade connections between Menorca and North Africa that continued from the 5th to 6th centuries AD after the Western Roman Empire fell.
Location: Es Mercadal
GPS coordinates: 40.07083,4.08806
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:41
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