Kleinkastell Maisel, Roman castellum in Glashütten, Germany.
Kleinkastell Maisel is a Roman fort in Glashütten with surviving stone walls made from locally quarried graywacke. The excavated remains show that the fort included living quarters, cooking areas, and infrastructure for supplying the garrison.
The fort was built during the Roman imperial period as part of the military defense line along the frontier. Archaeological work in the 1890s uncovered coins from different emperors, showing that the site remained in use across multiple generations.
The site was part of the Roman defensive line marking the empire's border in this region. The ruins reveal how soldiers were stationed here and how the Romans organized their military presence in Germanic lands.
The site sits on elevated ground and is reachable on foot through a trail leading to the visible ruins. The quiet setting without heavy facilities makes this a good spot for visitors interested in exploring archaeological sites in their natural landscape.
The fort was initially mistaken for something completely different before careful study revealed its true identity as a Roman military post. This misidentification shows how easily archaeological sites can be misread when only surface traces remain visible.
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