Castra Alta Ripa, Roman fort in Altrip, Germany
The Castra Alta Ripa fortress features a trapezoidal layout stretching 141 meters along the Rhine river with multiple defensive towers and walls.
Built during the reign of Emperor Valentinian in the 4th century, the fort controlled the strategic confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers.
Archaeological excavations revealed 40 rooms with floor heating systems, painted walls, and stone inscriptions integrated into the construction of the fort.
The remains of the fort provide insights into Roman military architecture through guided tours and educational programs in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The garrison housed the Milites Martenses unit under the command of Dux Mogontiacensis to protect the Roman Empire's northern frontier.
Location: Altrip
Part of: Donau-Iller-Rhein-Limes
GPS coordinates: 49.43250,8.50361
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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