Durnomagus

Durnomagus was a Roman military fort in Dormagen covering about three hectares with easy access from the river. The installation contained housing for mounted soldiers, storage buildings, administrative structures, and stables arranged within a fortified rectangular layout.

The fort was established around 85 AD with wooden ramparts, then reinforced with stone walls in later decades. It served as a strategic Roman strongpoint on the Rhine for several centuries until eventually abandoned.

This site served as a key posting for Roman soldiers stationed to guard the Rhine frontier. The remains reveal how the garrison practiced their faith and maintained daily routines in this distant outpost.

The fort's remains are today buried under modern Dormagen, but the city museum displays finds and information about ancient life at this location. Visitors can follow marked routes to explore excavation sites and learn more about the discoveries made here.

An excavated Mithras shrine on Weingartenstraße contains rare reliefs showing scenes from the worship of this eastern deity. This religious space offers a glimpse into the personal beliefs of soldiers stationed far from home.

Location: Dormagen

Location: Germania Inferior

Part of: Lower German Limes, Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes (Germany)

GPS coordinates: 51.09250,6.84056

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24