Complutum, Roman archaeological site in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The archaeological complex spans 50 hectares with preserved streets, public buildings, and residential areas following a grid pattern intersecting at the forum.
The settlement received municipal status from Emperor Vespasian in 74 AD, becoming the administrative center for the region covering present-day Madrid and Guadalajara.
The basilica within the monumental forum served as a court of justice and commercial center, featuring stone walls decorated with columns and Virgilian inscriptions.
The archaeological remains are located one kilometer from the medieval center of Alcalá de Henares, along Juncal Street in the southeastern area.
The House of the Griffins contains first-century wall paintings in the second Pompeian style, displaying artistic techniques from Emperor Hadrian's period.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Address: Camino del Juncal, 12
Website: http://complutum.com
GPS coordinates: 40.47389,-3.38417
Latest update: May 19, 2025 22:41
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