Castra Lentia, Roman military fortress in Linz, Austria.
The Castra Lentia fortress included defensive walls, barracks for soldiers, storage facilities, and command buildings arranged in a geometric pattern.
The Roman military outpost established in the 2nd century CE served as a crucial defensive position along the Noric Limes frontier system.
The fortress influenced local development through interactions between Roman soldiers and regional inhabitants, leading to trade relationships and settlement patterns.
Archaeological remains of Castra Lentia reveal the layout of Roman military architecture and construction methods used in frontier fortifications.
The site demonstrates how Roman engineering units constructed standardized military installations across different terrains while maintaining defensive capabilities.
Location: Linz
Part of: Noric Limes
GPS coordinates: 48.30310,14.29060
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:39
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