πͺ Frontiers of the Roman Empire β The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Mautern β Kastell Westbereich, Austria
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage serial property inscribed 30 July 2021
- Spans 600 km along the Danube River across Germany, Austria, and Slovakia
- 77 component parts including legionary fortresses, forts, fortlets, and watchtowers
- Active frontier system from 1st to 5th centuries CE
The Danube Limes (Western Segment) represents one of the Roman Empire's most extensive and well-documented frontier systems, stretching ...