🧿 Portus

Italy · Europe · 41.78°N, 12.27°E

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Portus
Portus was a large artificial harbour complex of Ancient Rome located at the mouth of the Tiber on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It was established by Claudius and enlarged by Trajan to supplement the nearby port of Ostia.. At its maximum extent the complex covered an area of about 350 hectares and included many horrea and an imperial palace.

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CountryItaly
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)41.78°N, 12.27°E · view on map

Portus is located in Italy, in Europe.

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