Pfünz Roman Fort, Roman military fort in Walting, Germany.
Pfünz Roman Fort is an ancient military camp located on a high Jurassic hill between two river valleys. Excavations reveal remains of defensive ditches, palisades, and roads that show the fort's layout and organization.
The camp was founded in the late 1st century and served as a Roman military post for nearly 150 years on the frontier. Its long history shows how important this location was for Roman control of the region.
The site shows how Roman soldiers built and used their defensive works, with carefully constructed ditches cut into bedrock that reveal their building methods. The remains demonstrate the practical concerns of troops stationed at this remote post.
The site is easy to reach on foot and the remains are scattered across the area, giving a comprehensive view of the fort. It helps to read the information signs to understand the different parts of the camp.
Chance excavations during construction work in the 1990s uncovered many objects that provide glimpses into daily soldier life. These discoveries helped archaeologists understand life at this remote frontier post.
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