Castra of Zwing, Roman fort
Castra of Zwing is a Roman military fort in Mudau made up of stone foundations and wall remains. The structure was part of a defense system along the Roman frontier and included watchtowers and fortified areas to protect soldiers and monitor trade routes.
The fort was built in the 2nd century AD as the Roman Empire expanded into this region. Over time, the frontier shifted, and the site was abandoned as defense strategies changed.
The name Zwing refers to the fortified function of the site as a checkpoint on the Roman frontier. Visitors can still see today the stone foundations that show how Romans and local people used this place as a meeting point for trade and border control.
The site is publicly accessible and can be explored on foot, with information boards explaining various parts of the ruins. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is uneven and surrounded by woods and fields.
Signal towers at this location could send fire or smoke signals across long distances to quickly alert other frontier fortifications to threats. This communication method allowed Romans to respond rapidly to attacks and spread information across the vast border zone.
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