Mérida is a city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura.
Augusta Emerita was founded as a Roman colony in 25 BC under the order of the emperor Augustus to serve as a retreat for the veteran soldiers (emeritus) of the legions V Alaudae and X Gemina.
The city, one of the most important in Roman Hispania, was endowed with all the comforts of a large Roman city and served as capital of the Roman province of Lusitania since its founding and as the capital of the entire Diocese of Hispania during the Fourth Century.
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, during the Visigothic period, the city maintained much of its splendor, especially under the 6th-century domination of the bishops, when it was the capital of Hispania.
In 713 it was conquered by the Muslim army under Musa ibn Nusayr, and became the capital of the cora of Mérida; the Arabs re-used most of the old Roman buildings and expanded some, such as the ...
Port FC vs Bangkok United matchup for today (Thai League 1, 15 March 2026) sees the two sides meet at Bangkok United’s home ground, True BG Stadium. The fixture kicked off at 18:00.
The last two results between the teams, including the most recent league encounter, highlight a pattern of tight, low-scoring affairs.
In the Thai FA Cup on 21 December 2025, Port FC originally led 2-0 but was disqualified due to an illegal substitution, resulting in a 3-0 awarded win for Bangkok United and allowing the visitors to advance in the cup.
Their most recent league meeting on 9 November 2025 ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at Port FC’s home, continuing a trend of defensive battles and few clear chances between these rivals.
In the current 2025/2026 Thai League 1 standings, Port FC sits in second place with strong form that includes 13 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 23 matches played, giving them 43 points and a positive goal difference that keeps them firmly in the title race behind leaders Buriram ...
My Son Sanctuary, also known as Mỹ Sơn, stands as one of Vietnam’s most remarkable ancient sites and a powerful testament to the Champa Kingdom. Nestled in a serene, jungle-covered valley surrounded by mountains in Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, the sanctuary lies roughly 40–50 kilometers southwest of the historic town of Hoi An and about 70 kilometers from Da Nang.
The Thu Bon River flows nearby, enhancing the site’s natural beauty and symbolic significance, as the valley was chosen to represent the mythical Mount Meru, the sacred center of the Hindu universe.
The history of My Son begins in the 4th century, when King Bhadravarman I established the first temples around 380–413 as a sacred religious center dedicated primarily to the Hindu god Shiva, worshipped here under the name Bhadreshvara.
Early structures were made of wood, but after a devastating fire in the 6th century, later kings rebuilt them using durable red brick, a hallmark of Champa architecture. Over the ...
Han Market (Chợ Hàn) stands as one of the oldest and most iconic traditional markets in Da Nang, serving as a bustling commercial hub right in the heart of the city along the west bank of the Han River. Its name comes directly from its prime location beside the Han River, and it has long symbolized the growth of Da Nang’s trade and daily life.
The market traces its roots to the 1940s when locals began gathering spontaneously along the river to exchange agricultural products, fresh seafood, and everyday essentials in an informal setting. During the French colonial era, when Da Nang was known as Tourane, the area gained more structure with the addition of infrastructure like a railway system called Tourane Marché for transporting goods and surrounding shophouses run by Chinese and Vietnamese merchants. Some historical references suggest trading activity near the river as far back as the 17th century, but reliable accounts point to the 1940s as the start of its modern form.
The market was ...
