Asseria, Ancient Roman hillfort and castrum near Benkovac, Croatia.
Asseria is an ancient Roman fortified settlement on a strategic hilltop in Croatia. The remains include defensive walls built from large stone blocks and fragments of structures scattered across the site that reflect its role as a military post.
The settlement began as a Liburnian center and was transformed into a Roman military post in the 1st century AD. Rome later granted it special tax exemption, reflecting its strategic importance to the empire.
The site displays Liburnian funeral monuments called cipus, which combine local stone carving traditions with Roman sculptural techniques. These structures show how two cultures coexisted and influenced each other in this place.
The site features clear walking paths that guide visitors through the archaeological remains. Information boards from the Benkovac Heritage Museum help explain what you see and make navigation easier.
A triumphal arch built in 113 AD during an imperial visit still stands among the original defensive walls. This monument is a rare example of how Rome itself acknowledged the site's importance by leaving such a mark.
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