Castrum Tasgetium, Roman military fort in Thurgau and Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Castrum Tasgetium is an ancient Roman military fort located near the Rhine between Schaffhausen and Thurgau. The site reveals the rectangular layout of the fortress through visible foundation walls, barracks areas, and the commander's building positioned strategically within the original fortification.
The fort was built in the 1st century as part of the Donau-Iller-Rhein-Limes, a frontier system protecting Roman territories from Germanic attacks. It served as a defense post and helped control river traffic along the Rhine during the Roman occupation of the region.
The name comes from the Roman settlement of Tasgetium that once occupied this location along the Rhine. Walking through the site today, you can trace how the military layout shaped the land, with clear lines showing where soldiers lived and worked.
The site is accessed via Auf Burg street and features preserved foundation walls with explanatory signs showing the fort's original layout. Wear comfortable shoes as you will walk across open ground between remains, and be prepared for muddy or soft patches depending on recent rainfall.
The site's groundwater conditions preserved organic materials like wooden structures in remarkable condition, offering rare insights into Roman building techniques. This exceptional preservation reveals details about carpentry and construction methods that are rarely found at other Roman forts in the region.
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