🛡️ Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Fort site and civil settlement of Saalburg west of B 456 including watchtowers WP 3/56, 3/66, fortlets Heidenstock and Altes Jagdhaus
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning multiple countries including Germany, United Kingdom, and Scotland
- Saalburg fort dates to the early 2nd century CE, remaining active through the 3rd century
- Includes main fort, two fortlets (Heidenstock and Altes Jagdhaus), watchtowers WP 3/56 and WP 3/66, and civilian settlement
- Inscribed as a cultural World Heritage Site in 1987
The Frontiers of the Roman Empire represent an extensive network of military fortifications that marked the boundaries of the Roman Empire at its maximum territorial reach. The Saalburg site in Germany serves as a key component of this UNESCO World Heritage designation, illustrating the Roman strategy of frontier defense through a combination of forts, fortlets, watchtowers, and supporting civilian settlements. The site provides substantial archaeological evidence of Roman military ...