Area archeologica del Castrum Inui, Archaeological site in Ardea, Italy.
The Area archeologica del Castrum Inui stretches along the south bank of the Incastro River with remains of ancient temples and Roman structures. The site is divided into three functional areas: commercial buildings, worker housing, and maritime facilities that connected to ancient trade networks.
The site was first settled in Iron Age times and reached its greatest development during the Roman period with multiple construction phases. A major transformation occurred at the end of the 2nd century CE when the ground level rose significantly, reshaping how the settlement functioned.
The settlement contained temples for different deities, including a sanctuary of Asclepius with spaces for healing practices from the Augustan period. Visitors can trace how these religious places shaped daily life in the community.
The area is accessible and displays its archaeological layers showing the long history of occupation. Visitors should expect uneven ground and take time to explore the different zones and their functional distinctions.
The excavations reveal how Romans adapted their settlement patterns to environmental changes when flooding and ground shifts forced them to rebuild. This resilience is visible in the different construction phases that show how the ancient community adjusted to nature's demands.
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