Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Brittenburg was a significant Roman ruin site west of Leiden, identified as the Lugdunum fortress. This site, located at the mouth of the Oude Rijn, played a crucial role in the Roman border defense system, known as the limes, marking the northern frontier of the Roman province Germania Inferior. It featured a fortress, with structures likely serving as a lighthouse and possibly a granary. Archaeological evidence indicates the presence of roads and signal towers, highlighting its strategic importance in transportation and communication. The site, now eroded and submerged in the North Sea, was pivotal during the Late Classical Period, with artifacts dated up to 270 CE. Despite its loss to the sea, Brittenburg remains a site of historical intrigue and significance.
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Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- the Netherlands
- Source
- Wikipedia