Pergamon, the famous Greek city, was probably the largest city in Anatolia in the mid-2nd century. Under Trajan and his successors a comprehensive redesign took place at the base of the Acropolis. There were massive temples, a stadium, a theatre, a huge forum and an amphitheatre. #RomanSiteSaturday

Remains of the Roman amphitheater at Chester. The amphitheater could sit around 7000 spectators and was the largest in Britain. Only two fifths of the site are currently visible. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #Chester

Tarraco is the Latin name of the current city of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). It was the oldest Roman settlement on the Iberian Peninsula. It became the capital of Hispania Tarraconensis. The area was inhabited from the 5th century BC by Iberians. It was first mentioned after the arrival of Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus at Empúries in 218 BC at the start of the Second Punic War. #RomanSiteSaturday

Looking east onto Milecastle 39 - a fortlet on Hadrian’s Wall, located to the northeast of Once Brewed in Northumberland. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #HadriansWall #RomanBritain #Northumberland

Cologne was Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. After Julius Caesar destroyed the Eburones in 53 BC, Agrippa colonised the area with the Ubii. A fortified settlement was established c. 38 BC. This was the birthplace of Julia Agrippina: at her request the colony was renamed in AD50. #RomanSiteSaturday

The remains of the Roman amphitheater at Cirencester. Built during the 2nd century AD, it is estimated that the amphitheater would have held around 8000 people. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Cirencester

Face pot from Roman Colchester (Camulodunum) - now part of the collections at Colchester Castle. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Colchester

Relief of Mithras and Sol with rosettes from Lopodunum, modern Ladenburg, Germany. Ladenburg is a town in northwestern Baden-Württemberg. It lies on the right bank of the river Neckar. This Celtic and Roman settlement was made city (civitas) by Emperor Trajan in 98 AD. #RomanSiteSaturday

Thamugadi, at present-day Timgad, has the best-preserved Roman remains in North Africa. Founded by the emperor Trajan in AD 100, it was of strategic importance in Numidia. It became the seat of Bishop Optatus in the 4th century. It was sacked by Berbers in the early 6th century. #RomanSiteSaturday