Epfach

Epfach, located on the left bank of the Lech in Bavaria, Germany, is a site of significant historical and archaeological importance. Initially established as a Roman road station in 14 BCE, it served as a strategic military point with approximately 80 soldiers tasked with securing the Via Claudia and a salt road intersection. By 50 CE, this military station evolved into the settlement of Abodiacum, housing craftsmen and traders. The site underwent several phases of destruction and reoccupation, notably by the Alemanni in 233 CE and again in 355 CE. By the late 4th century, a Christian community building emerged, marking the spread of Christianity in the region. Roman occupation persisted until 388 CE, and in the subsequent centuries, a larger church was constructed, aligning with the site's long religious history.