Römerlager Bielefeld, Roman military camp in Sennestadt, Bielefeld, Germany
The Roman military encampment spans 26 hectares of land, equivalent to 36 football fields, with visible wall structures and defensive ramparts throughout the site.
The camp, constructed during Emperor Augustus' reign between 12 BCE and 16 CE, served as a base for three Roman legions during their Germanic campaigns.
The military site features two distinctive Clavicula gates, where walls curve inward in quarter-circles to create narrow, strategic entry points for defense purposes.
The preserved wall structure extends 1,400 meters, with a defensive trench 80 centimeters deep running along its southwestern section, revealed through archaeological excavations.
The site remains intact due to its location in unplowed forest soil, making it the most complete Roman marching camp discovered in northwestern Germania magna.
Location: Bielefeld
GPS coordinates: 51.95290,8.63410
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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