Regina Turdulorum, human settlement in Reina, Badajoz Province, Extremadura, Spain
Regina Turdulorum is a Roman city located outside Casas de Reina in southern Spain and preserves remains from the first century after Christ. Excavations have uncovered a temple dedicated to Pietas, a theater built into a hillside, public baths, residential buildings, and streets that reveal how the city was organized and functioned.
The city was founded in the first century after Christ and served as an important junction on trade routes between Merida and Cordoba. It later gained the status of municipium, meaning it was governed directly by Roman citizens and saw the rise of major public buildings.
The name Regina Turdulorum means 'Queen of the Turdulorum' and reflects the city's role as an important hub in the region. The streets followed a grid pattern with a central forum where local community life and public gatherings took place.
The site sits in a quiet landscape surrounded by fields, making for a peaceful visit to explore the remains. Signs and guided tours are available to help visitors navigate the ruins and understand the history of each structure encountered.
A marble head of Emperor Trajan was discovered in 2008 in a well near the forum, helping archaeologists understand the city's connection to Roman rulers. Today the theater is occasionally used for performances during the summer festival in Merida.
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