Lucentum
Lucentum (Greek: Λούκεντον, Loúkenton), called Lucentia by Pomponius Mela, is the Roman predecessor of the city of Alicante, Spain. Particularly, it refers to the archaeological site in which the remains of this ancient settlement lie, at a place known as El Tossal de Manises, in the neighborhood of Albufereta.
The archaeological site is surrounded by the buildings of modern Alicante. | |
Shown within Province of Alicante Lucentum (Valencian Community) Lucentum (Spain) | |
| Location | Alicante, Province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°21′52″N 00°26′18″W |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | End of the 3rd century BC |
| Abandoned | Between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD |
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