Castellum of Burlafingen, Roman archaeological site near Burlafingen, Germany.
Castellum of Burlafingen is a Roman military fort from the second century positioned as a defensive post along the empire's frontier. The archaeological remains preserve the basic rectangular outline of the fort with its earthen ramparts and ditches.
The fort was established around the second century to defend the Roman frontier against Germanic peoples. It was abandoned after roughly two centuries when Rome shifted its defensive priorities and frontier lines.
The site reveals how Roman soldiers lived and worked on the frontier, with their daily routines visible through the remains they left behind. Visitors can observe the practical layout of a military outpost that once housed troops far from Rome.
The site sits in open countryside and is best explored on foot with sturdy shoes, as the ground is uneven. Information panels scattered around help visitors understand the layout of what once stood there.
Underground layers remain unexcavated, holding untold stories about trade and daily life at the fort that archaeologists continue to discover. Finds reveal connections between Roman soldiers and local people that shaped life on the frontier.
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