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πŸͺ– Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)

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πŸͺ– Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Mautern – Kastell Westbereich, Austria


🕐 3 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 12:25

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πŸ“‹ 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 ...

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