Kastell Miltenberg Ost, Roman military fort in Miltenberg, Germany
Kastell Miltenberg Ost is a Roman military installation in the Main region that spread across a substantial area and remains visible through wall fragments today. The site displays the characteristic rectangular shape with remains of four entrances reinforced by towers, plus sections of the original perimeter wall made of sandstone blocks.
The installation was built around 159/160 CE to serve as a defensive post within a larger Roman frontier system. It was later abandoned around 259/260 CE following attacks by Germanic peoples.
The site's name refers to its eastern position relative to Miltenberg town, and its layout follows the standard rectangular design of Roman military posts. The gate arrangement and internal organization reflect how these fortifications functioned as administrative and defensive centers along the empire's edge.
The site is freely accessible to visitors at any time, though little is visible above ground level. Those wishing to study the remains should allow time for exploration and pay attention to the ground features, as many structures are only recognizable as slight rises or depressions.
The fort's walls are made of multiple layers of carefully shaped sandstone blocks, testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Roman military builders. This layering system in wall construction shows how Roman engineers created lasting structures resistant to external stresses.
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