--- title: Scale Model of Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Spain) author: Carole Raddato source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13886/scale-model-of-augusta-emerita-merida-spain/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) updated: 1970-01-01 --- # Scale Model of Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Spain) _Authored by Carole Raddato_ ## Image File [![Scale Model of Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Spain)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13886.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13886.jpg) ## Image Caption Augusta Emerita (modern-day Mérida in Spain) was a [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) colony established by [Augustus](https://www.worldhistory.org/augustus/) in 25 BCE. The [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania, and was one of the largest in Hispania with an area of over 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 sq miles). The rectangular plan typical of Roman towns is still reflected in the modern town. Augusta Emerita possessed two fora, three [aqueducts](https://www.worldhistory.org/aqueduct/) and a number of public buildings such baths, temples, basilicas, and was equipped with recreational spaces, including a [theatre](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/theatre/), an [amphitheatre](https://www.worldhistory.org/amphitheatre/) and a [circus](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Circus/). ## Cite This Work ### APA Raddato, C. (2021, April 24). Scale Model of Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Spain). *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Raddato, Carole. "Scale Model of Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Spain)." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 24, 2021. . ### MLA Raddato, Carole. "Scale Model of Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Spain)." *World History Encyclopedia*, 24 Apr 2021, . ## License & Copyright [![copyright source](/images/partners/white-flickr.png)](https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/51134880481/in/photostream/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/51134880481/in/photostream/) by [**Carole Raddato**](https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/51134880481/in/photostream/). Submitted by [Carole Raddato](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/FollowingHadrian/ "User Page: Carole Raddato"), published on 24 April 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.