Merida (Augusta Emerita) was founded in 25 BC by Augustus on the territory of Roman province of Lusitania. From the beginning it was one of the most important cities in the Empire, anticipating continuous prosperity for long centuries. The aim of this article is to examine the changes in the topography of Merida in Late Antiquity. These transformations are connected with the Christianization of the city, especially with the foundation of bishopric and development of the cult of local martyr Eulalia.
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