Ancient Ostra

Ancient Ostra
Map of Ancient Ostra, drawn up during the excavations of 1903-1904 made by Cav. Baldoni.
Shown within Italy
LocationOstra Vetere, Province of Ancona, Marche, Italy
Coordinates43°35′5″N 13°5′10″E / 43.58472°N 13.08611°E / 43.58472; 13.08611
TypeSettlement
History
Founded3rd century BC
Abandoned6th century
PeriodsRoman Republic - Byzantine Empire
CulturesAncient Rome
Site notes
WebsiteSito Archeologico di Ostra (in Italian)

Ostra was an ancient Roman town near the modern town of Ostra Vetere. The Roman town was inhabited from the 3rd century BC until the 6th century AD.