Roman fort Celemantia, Roman military fortress in Iža, Slovakia.
Roman fort Celemantia is a military fortress in Iza along the Danube, with stone foundations revealing a rectangular layout that housed barracks, storage areas, and administrative buildings. The remains demonstrate the typical organization of such fortifications in Central Europe during Roman times.
The fortress was built in the 2nd century to secure the border against Germanic tribes and was destroyed around 400 CE. Its existence shows the long Roman presence on the Danube and the struggle to maintain control of this strategic region.
The fortress was a center of Roman military life along the Danube and shaped the region for generations. Visitors can see today how soldiers lived and worked here by exploring the foundations of different buildings.
The excavation site features informational panels in several languages and guided tours can be arranged from April through October. Best visit in dry weather since it is an exposed site that can become slippery during rain.
Archaeologists discovered an elaborate water supply system made of clay pipes that ran from the fortress to natural springs in nearby hills. This pipe system shows how well the Romans organized their infrastructure even at this remote border outpost.
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