The oldest mausoleum in Rome is in Spain, in a small Aragonese town.

In one of the villages of Zaragoza, a historical treasure is hidden - a structure likely dating back to the 2nd century and considered one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman mausoleums in Spain.

Most people are familiar with famous monuments of the Roman Empire, such as the Aqueduct in Segovia, Italica (in Seville), or the Roman Theatre in Mérida, but there are other important Roman monuments on the Iberian Peninsula that few people know about. One of them is the best-preserved Roman mausoleum in Spain, located in a small village in Zaragoza.

The population of Fabara is a municipality located in the Bajo Aragón-Caspian region at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level. Its geographical coordinates are 41° 10' N, 0° 10' W. It is situated 127 kilometers east of Zaragoza and 29 kilometers from the capital of Caspe.

Among the historical heritage of this settlement, a significant historical treasure stands out - the Fabara Mausoleum or the Mausoleum of Lucius Aemilius Lupo, which likely belonged to a wealthy family of that time. This Roman tomb has been known since ancient times as "Caseta dels Moros" (House of the Moors). This mausoleum likely dates back to the 2nd century and was built to honor and receive the body of Lucius Aemilius Lupo. It is considered one of the oldest Roman mausoleums and the best preserved in Spain.

It should be noted that the construction of this mausoleum coincided with the period of prosperity in this region, when many families became wealthy due to the growing economy, which was primarily based on agriculture, especially on grain crops.

As for the building itself, it is worth noting that it has a rectangular shape (7.40 x 6.06 m) and is constructed from sandstone without mortar: the blocks are connected by iron clamps. The building belonged to a private owner until 1942, when it was acquired by the state. However, it had already been recognized as a monument of art since 1931.

To visit the Fabara mausoleum, entry is free, but it is recommended to contact the Fabara town hall in advance to gain access to the Roman tomb.

In addition to the Roman mausoleum of Lucius Aemilius Lupo, Fabara has other attractions that are worth visiting, such as:

• The archaeological site of Roquissal del Rullo (Lo Roquissal del Rullo), the remains of an Iberian village, is located 4 kilometers from the city, at the intersection of the Tolls Valley and the Algar River.
• The Fabara City Hall, built on part of Princess Belmont's palace.
• The parish church of San Juan Bautista. 13th-14th century, Mediterranean Gothic style.

To get to Fabara from Zaragoza, you need to cover 138 kilometers on the AP-2 motorway in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Closer to Fabara is Lleida: 85.7 kilometers on the AP-2 and A-1411, taking 1 hour and 17 minutes. Fabara is also 121 kilometers from Tarragona via the N-420 road, which takes 1 hour and 38 minutes.