From Dacian Hillforts to Roman Forts: Making of the Roman Frontier on Mid-Olt River Valley
From Dacian Hillforts to Roman Forts: Making of the Roman Frontier on Mid-Olt River Valley
Author(s): Ovidiu Țentea, Florian Matei-Popescu, Vlad CălinaSubject(s): History, Architecture, Military history, Ancient World
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Roman army; Dacia; Dacian fortifications; forts; limes;
Summary/Abstract: Within this paper, the authors set out to update the latest interpretations on the location of Roman forts along the middle course of the Olt River. With the exception of the Hoghiz fort, all the other forts are located on the right bank of the Olt River. At the same time, information has been added on the presence of the previous Dacian fortifications in this area.
Journal: Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica
- Issue Year: 27/2021
- Issue No: Supplement
- Page Range: 298-323
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English