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Terrassa originated as the Roman town of Egara ( Municipium Flavium Egara ), which was founded during the time of the emperor Vespasian (69–79 CE), alongside the torrent of Vallparadís (nowadays an urban park) close to the Iberian town of Egosa, on the site of which some ceramics and coins have been found.
Jan 12, 2024 · As a major port city with a peak population of 100,000 inhabitants, Ostia played a crucial role in trade and commerce. Its well-preserved structures, including apartments and public facilities, provide a window into the vibrant life of an ancient port city. In the Levant, Jerash, serving as a well-preserved Roman city in Jordan, illuminates the ...
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Mar 27, 2018 · The map below shows every roman settlement that was ever founded or administered by the Romans and nothing else. The population of the biggest cities in the Roman empire (1st century CE) Rome 350,000. Alexandria 216,000. Antioch 90,000. Smyrna 90,000. Cadiz 65,000. Ephesus 51,000. Carthage 50,000.
Aug 12, 2019 · During the Punic Wars with Carthage between 264 B.C. to 146 B.C., Rome spread over multiple Mediterranean islands and onto the east coast of modern-day Spain. Yet instead of extending its republic ...
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Apr 2, 2024 · Roman Cities. Apart from Rome, the Roman empire encompassed a vast network of cities and settlements, each with its unique character, culture, and architecture. From Pompeii and Herculaneum to Ephesus and Carthage, these cities were a melting pot of different cultures and traditions, and their ruins provide us with a glimpse into the daily ...
Terrassa. ···. In Terrassa, 28 Km west of Barcelona, modernista architects created factories and public buildings, as well as luxurious houses. The town has transformed its industrial past into museums and tourist trails. Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park is located just 5 Km from the town centre. Parts of medieval Terrassa can still be ...
The medieval town of Terrassa grew up around a castle, el Castell Palau, during the ninth century. Most of the castle was torn down in 1891, leaving only one tower, el Torre del Palau, which is located near the town hall in the centre of Terrassa.
