Spain: Extremadura: Badajoz (Province): Mérida
It was founded in the year 25 BC, with the name of Emerita Augusta (the name Mérida is an evolution of this) by order of Emperor Augustus, to protect a pass and a bridge over the Guadiana river. Two veteran legions were the former settlers: V Alaudae and
Mérida , Extremadura, Spain
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