Regina Turdulorum
Regina Turdulorum is an archaeological site in Casas de Reina with the remains of a Roman city covering about 40 hectares, of which roughly a quarter has been excavated so far. The ruins show old streets, building foundations, a theater with space for about a thousand spectators, and a temple likely dedicated to the imperial cult.
The city was likely founded during Emperor Augustus' time, around the first century, and grew because it lay on an important road connecting Merida and Seville. The theater was built later in the first century under emperors such as Claudius or Nero and served as a venue for performances and gatherings until the fourth century.
The site bears the name Regina Turdulorum, which reflects its importance as a Roman city. Today, visitors can see in the excavations how the city was once organized, with areas for living, commerce, and religious practice that remain visible in the arrangement of the ruins.
The site is large and relatively open, allowing you to walk freely and explore the different areas. Information panels and optional guided tours help you understand which parts of the city served which purposes.
Near the theater, remains of a Roman military camp were also discovered, dating from the time of the Lusitanian Wars around 140 BC. This camp is one of the best-preserved of its kind in Spain and shows how soldiers trained before larger battles.
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