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Archaeological site, Boville Ernica (FR)
41°40′16″ N, 13°29′14″ E
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At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 41°40′16″ N, 13°29′14″ E
History and description
Cereatae, later distinguished as Cereatae Marianae, was a Roman-era municipium located in the region of Latium adiectum, in central Italy. It is chiefly known as the ancestral home of the Roman general Gaius Marius, from whom it derives its distinguishing epithet Marianae.
History and archaeology
Cereatae is known primarily for Gaius Marius, a Roman general and seven-time consul, who was born there about 157 BC. Marius was one of the most prominent figures of the late Republic, playing a significant role in the events of the late second and early first century BC. Later, during the reign of Augustus, a group of colonists were sent to Cereatae by Drusus, the emperor's stepson.
Archaeology in the area of Casamari has revealed signs of habitation, including the remains of buildings, Roman roads, and Latin inscriptions, some of which were incorporated into later structures. A Benedictine monastery was raised there in the ninth century, replaced by the Cistercian abbey at the beginning of the thirteenth century.
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Getting there
Isola LiriTrain, nearest
7.9 km as the crow flies
Cereatae
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Boville Ernica8,366 inhabitants, 450 m above sea level. 6 historic places in the town.PhotoBocachete, Public domain6 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cereatae?
Cereatae is in Boville Ernica, in the province of Frosinone (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.67111, 13.48722.
What else is there to see near Cereatae?
Nearby you’ll find: Casamari Abbey (0 m away), Boville Ernica (3.4 km away), Castello di Monte San Giovanni Campano (4.1 km away).
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Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences