Rânca Roman camp

Cercetări Arheologice 31.2, 2024, 443-454
https://doi.org/10.46535/ca.31.2.10



Rânca Roman camp

Authors: Ovidiu Țentea Vlad Călina

Keywords:

Roman period, Roman army, LiDAR, Roman fortifications, Transalpina.

Abstract:

A temporary camp has been reported in the Parâng Mountains. It is located in Gorj County, UAT Novaci. Its dimensions are similar to other temporary camps found in the alpine areas, i.e. 5 ha. Two gates with tituli have been identified. Its location brings back into question a new route that the Romans used to attack the Dacian capital.

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How to cite: Ovidiu Țentea, Vlad Călina, Rânca Roman camp, Cercetări Arheologice, Vol. 31.2, pag. 443-454, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.46535/ca.31.2.10

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