Castra Arutela, Roman military fort in Păușa, Romania
The stone fortification stands on the left bank of the Olt River, featuring defensive walls and a reconstructed gate within the Limes Alutanus system.
Built between 137 and 138 AD under Titus Flavius Constans, the fort served as a garrison for Syrian archers until its abandonment around 223 AD.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered numerous artifacts, including weapons, coins, and pottery that demonstrate the daily routines of Roman soldiers.
The fort remains are accessible via Calea lui Traian 832 in Poiana Bivolari, with the nearest town being Călimănești in Vâlcea County.
The site contains Romania's first reconstructed Praetorian gate, restored in the 1980s based on architectural research by Cristian Vlădescu.
Location: Păușa
Location: Vâlcea County
Part of: Limes Alutanus
Address: Str. Calea lui Traian 832, „Poiana Bivolari”, localitate componentă Păușa; oraș Călimănești
GPS coordinates: 45.27680,24.31227
Latest update: April 19, 2025 13:11
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