ποΈ Cambodunum-Abodiacum
Roman auxiliary fort and civilian settlement in Bavaria
π Fast Facts
- Located near Kempten in AllgΓ€u, Bavaria, southern Germany
- Established circa 20 BCE as a Roman military installation
- Served as headquarters for the Ala II Flavia Gemina cavalry unit
- Major archaeological site with visible remains and adjacent museum
Cambodunum-Abodiacum represents one of the most significant Roman military and civilian complexes along the Danube frontier in the Alpine region. The site, situated in what is now Kempten, was established during the reign of Augustus and functioned as a crucial administrative and defensive post for several centuries. The fort's dual Latin name reflects its evolution from military stronghold to integrated civilian settlement, a pattern common in the late Imperial period ...