Rusaddir, Ancient Roman oppidum in Melilla, Morocco
The archaeological site extends across a strategic coastal peninsula, featuring remnants of defensive walls and a natural harbor formation at its base.
Established as a Phoenician settlement in the third century BC, Rusaddir developed into a Roman colony within Mauretania Tingitana by 46 AD.
The excavated artifacts, including bronze coins with Punic inscriptions, demonstrate the fusion of Phoenician, Roman, and North African influences in this Mediterranean port.
The archaeological remains can be accessed through guided tours departing from central Melilla, with informational panels explaining the site's historical context.
The settlement's original name derives from Punic language meaning 'High Cape', referring to the elevated rocky promontory where the ancient city stood.
Location: Mauretania Tingitana
GPS coordinates: 35.29222,-2.96000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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