Axiopolis (castra)
| Axiopolis | |
|---|---|
In Tabula Peutingeriana | |
Location within Romania | |
| Attested by | Tabula Peutingeriana |
| Place in the Roman world | |
| Province | Moesia |
| Administrative unit | Moesia Inferior |
| Stationed military units | |
| — Legions — | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 44°19′55″N 28°01′19″E / 44.331888°N 28.021943°E |
| Altitude | 80 m |
| Town | Cernavodă |
| County | Constanța |
| Country | Romania |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
Axiopolis was a fort in the Roman province of Moesia.[2][3]
It was part of the defensive frontier system of the Moesian Limes along the Danube.
See also
External links
- Roman castra from Romania - Google Maps / Earth Archived 2012-12-05 at archive.today
Notes
- ^ AE 1939, 97
- ^ Poulter, A.; DARMC, R. Talbert; S. Gillies, J. Åhlfeldt; J. Becker; T. Elliott (8 June 2018). "Places: 216722 (Axiopolis)". Pleiades. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
- ^ "Name: Axiopolis".