Sirmium, Roman archaeological site in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
Sirmium is a Roman settlement in Sremska Mitrovica, whose remains are spread across several city blocks. The excavated areas include palaces, streets, residential buildings and workshops from different centuries.
A Celtic settlement developed here from the 4th century BC, before Rome took control. The elevation to imperial capital occurred at the end of the 3rd century, when the empire was divided into four administrative regions.
The city served as the seat of several Roman emperors, which is reflected in the special design of public buildings. Visitors today can see the remains of a large basilica, whose floor plan reveals the importance of religious gatherings.
The site is located in the center of the modern city and is easily accessible on foot. Signs in English and Serbian explain the main structures along the visitor route.
Archaeologists found workshops here where coins were minted for the entire Balkans. The minting stamps and blanks show that several production lines worked simultaneously.
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