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Roman fort, Mušov

Roman frontier fort, 2nd century AD

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The Roman fort (Czech: římská pevnost or Czech: Hradisko, German: Burgstall) is an archaeological site located in Mušov, Czech Republic, of a Roman army camp on the Dyje-Svratka-Jihlava confluence. It was intended to become the capital of the proposed Marcomannia province (Moravia).

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Marcomannic Wars

166–180 AD

Seasonal legionary deployment

179 AD

Marcus Aurelius' residence

c. 180 AD

Balneum excavation

1926–1928

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Defensive Structures

FortressesDitches
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Military Installations

Marching CampsBarracksArmories
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Miscellaneous Features

Waste Pit
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Public and Civic Structures

Public BathsResidential Buildings
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Burial and Funerary Structures

CemeteriesGraves
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Industrial and Craft Structures

KilnsWorkshops
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

HousesTownsCities
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Transportation and Communication Structures

RoadsRiver Crossings
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Country

the Czech Republic

Coordinates

48.90° N, 16.57° E