What is alba fucens?

Alba Fucens is an ancient Roman town located in the central Apennine Mountains of Italy, in the Abruzzo region. It was founded by the Romans around 300 BC and served as a strategic military outpost on the Via Valeria, a major road connecting Rome with the Adriatic coast.

The town is known for its well-preserved ruins, which include a theater, amphitheater, forum, and several temples, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The town was also known for its thermal baths and aqueducts, which supplied water to the local inhabitants.

In the Middle Ages, Alba Fucens became an important center of the Benedictine Order, with a monastery and church built on the site of the ancient forum. Today, the site is a popular tourist attraction and a significant archaeological site, offering visitors a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Romans.