Andautonia, Roman archaeological site in Ščitarjevo, Croatia.
Andautonia is a Roman archaeological site in Ščitarjevo that reveals the remains of a fortified settlement. Walking through it, you can see paved streets, ruins of public bathhouses with pools, residential buildings with intact foundations, and an intricate drainage system that shows the engineering skill of that era.
The settlement emerged in the early Roman period and developed into an important administrative center on the major trade route between Sisak and Ptuj. It thrived for several centuries before declining during the tumultuous later phases of the empire.
The settlement served as a crossroads where merchants and traders from across the empire brought goods and ideas together. The objects found here reveal how connected this place was to distant regions and trading networks.
The site can be explored on foot, with paths that are relatively well-maintained and situated in relatively flat terrain. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the area covers substantial ground and paths can become uneven when wet.
Beneath some buildings lie remains of a hypocaust system, a Roman heating method where hot air circulated beneath floors. These underground passages reveal how people then sought comfort and technical solutions to everyday problems.
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