Roman fort, Mušov
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Periods | Roman Empire |
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The Roman fort (
Geography
The site is located on the
.History
The
It was built by
In Roman times it had a history as a trading center for amber (in analogy as in Carnuntum), brought from the north to traders who sold it in Italy; the main arm of the Amber Road crossed the Danube at Carnuntum and continue on the right bank of the Dyje. Marcus Aurelius resided there for a short time, shortly before his death in 180 AD, during the Second Marcomannic War.
During the
Civilian city
The remains of the civilian city surrounded the fortress above. Housing around the upper Roman fort measured more than 11 square kilometres, and was a lightly fortified area densely populated by the Germanic tribes of Marcomanni (or Quadi) (those who traded and collaborated with the Romans and enjoyed luxury Roman goods. They had a partly civilised life. The area was bounded by left (northern) bank of Dyje river in the south, right (western) bank of Jihlava River in the east and in the north by rectangular plan enclosed V-shaped ditch. This area is probably older than the real Roman fort atop the hill.
Balneum
A limited part of the developed area of the Roman fortress was uncovered. Between 1926 and 1928 unique evidence of ancient Roman architecture was uncovered in the north parts of the fortified area. An enclosure, consisting of a residential building with four rooms and baths could be interpreted as a luxurious residential complex, as an ad hoc residence for the highest military authorities. Smaller scale baths implies private use, but all necessary rooms appeared to have cold and hot water.
Military camps
In the surrounding was discovered more than twelve temporary
Workshop
In the open area among the buildings simple round kilns and one sizable waste pit were uncovered. This installation served as a