Oberaden, Roman military fortress in Bergkamen, Germany
The excavated fortress covers 54 hectares with defensive structures including a 4-meter wide ditch and 2.3-meter wide earthen rampart with wooden towers.
The fortress was constructed in 11 BCE under Emperor Augustus as a strategic base for Roman legions conducting military operations across the Rhine river.
Archaeological findings at Oberaden reveal imported Mediterranean goods such as figs, olives, and Indian spices that Roman soldiers consumed during their station.
The site contains preserved sections of fortification walls, building foundations, and other structural elements that demonstrate Roman military engineering techniques.
Dendrochronological analysis of wooden remains at Oberaden provides exact dating of the fortress construction to autumn of 11 BCE.
Location: Bergkamen
GPS coordinates: 51.61250,7.58444
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:18
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