Arco de Trajano: Mérida's Hidden Second Forum?

The Arco de Trajano, a Roman entrance arch in Mérida, Spain, is associated with Emperor Trajan, although its relationship is unclear. Declared a Monumento nacional in 1912, it became part of the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. The Arco de Trajano might have marked the trazado del cardo máximo, one of the two major streets in Roman Mérida. Recent excavations near the arch suggest the possibility of a second forum in Mérida. It had a provincial character, a temple of imperial cult, and monumental buildings.

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