Rapidum

The military settlement contains a rectangular camp with rounded corners, four gates, defensive towers, and a central administrative building measuring 28 meters long.

Emperor Hadrian established Rapidum as part of the Mauretanian defensive line in 122 AD, which later grew into a municipality during the third century.

The settlement included residential districts, temples dedicated to Saturn and Caelestis, and two burial grounds containing monumental tombs with significant historical artifacts.

The archaeological complex spans 375 hectares and remains protected by a perimeter fence installed in 1996 to prevent unauthorized access and material removal.

A relief at the western gate depicts the salutatio ceremony, showing the formal morning greeting between Roman military commanders and their subordinates.

GPS coordinates: 36.13333,3.43333

Latest update: March 24, 2025 08:58