Castra Ala Nova, Roman military fort in Schwechat, Austria.
The rectangular stone fortification occupies 3.5 hectares of land at the confluence of the Schwechat and Danube rivers in Lower Austria.
Constructed in the late 2nd century initially from wood and earth, the fort served as a strategic defensive position along the Pannonian Limes until the 5th century.
Archaeological excavations between 1910 and 1937 revealed numerous artifacts, including tools, weapons, and pottery, indicating the daily routines of Roman soldiers.
The archaeological site spans across present-day Alanovaplatz, incorporating a cemetery and brewery grounds in the Klein-Schwechat district of the municipality.
The fort's name, meaning 'newly established cavalry division' in Latin, reflects its purpose as a rapid response military installation between Vindobona and Carnuntum.
Location: Schwechat
Part of: Pannonian Limes
GPS coordinates: 48.14390,16.46990
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:54
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