Castra Potaissa, Roman military fortress in Turda, Romania
The fortress extends over 23.4 hectares with stone walls reaching 2 meters in thickness and incorporates four main gates at cardinal points.
The Legio V Macedonica constructed this military base in 168 AD during Marcus Aurelius's reign to strengthen Roman control in Dacia.
Archaeological excavations have revealed military structures including thermal baths, granaries, and barracks that supported 5,000 Roman soldiers stationed at the site.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through two paths: one near Mihai Viteazul National College and another from DN1 on Roman Street.
The fortress contains 25,000 cubic meters of local quarry stone and features one of the largest military thermal bath complexes in Roman Dacia.
Location: Turda
Location: Cluj County
Made from material: stone
Part of: Dacia
GPS coordinates: 46.57050,23.77240
Latest update: April 19, 2025 13:11
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