Mellaria, Roman archaeological site near Valdevaqueros, Spain
The remains include a castellum divisorium with water decantation basins, multiple fountains, and sections of the Via Corduba-Emerita road system.
The settlement, mentioned by Strabo under the name Menlaria, was located between Carteia and Belo on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Archaeological findings reveal a large cenotaph with marble statues, ritual gardens, and structures for ceremonial banquets dedicated to an unidentified notable figure.
The site extends across 25 hectares and contains preserved Roman water management structures that demonstrate the complete urban water distribution cycle.
A naval battle occurred near Mellaria in 80 BC when Quintus Sertorius defeated Gaius Aurelius Cotta at the start of his rebellion in Spain.
Location: Hispania Baetica
GPS coordinates: 36.06950,-5.69070
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:50
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