Castrum Lugio, Roman military fort in Dunaszekcső, Hungary
Castrum Lugio is a Roman military fort situated on a high loess plateau directly above the Danube's western bank near Dunaszekcső. The remains show foundations of barracks, administrative buildings, and fortification walls that indicate a substantial installation for both foot soldiers and mounted troops.
The fort was established in late antiquity and gained importance under Emperor Diocletian. It served as a key defensive position for Rome's Danube frontier during the 3rd century.
The name derives from Latin and refers to the site's strategic position along the Danube as a crossing point. Visitors today can observe how Roman builders positioned their structures to command river traffic and territorial movement.
The site is easily reached on foot and lies close to Dunaszekcső village center. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the excavated areas have uneven ground.
Excavations uncovered a life-sized bronze head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, now displayed at the Janus Pannonius Museum in Pécs. This discovery reveals that imperial reverence and fine art reached even this remote frontier post.
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