Castra of Tirighina-Bărboși
Castra of Tirighina-Bărboși | |
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Location within Romania | |
Alternative name(s) | Gherghina, Gherghena |
Founded | 2nd century AD |
Previous fortification | Dacian |
Place in the Roman world | |
Province | Moesia |
Administrative unit | Moesia Inferior |
Directly connected to | Dinogetia |
Structure | |
— Stone structure — | |
Stationed military units | |
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Flavia Moesica[1] | |
Location | |
Coordinates | 45°24′18″N 27°59′23″E / 45.4049°N 27.9896°ECoordinates: 45°24′18″N 27°59′23″E / 45.4049°N 27.9896°E |
Altitude | c. 9 m |
Place name | Tirighina-Bărboși |
Town | Galați |
County | Galați |
Country | Romania |
Reference | |
RO-LMI | GL-I-s-A-02971 |
Site notes | |
Recognition | National Historical Monument |
Condition | Ruined |
Excavation dates |
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It was a fort in the Roman province of Moesia. Here were found coins dating from the rule of Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD) through to Nero (37 AD – 68 AD).
See also[]
- List of castra
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Categories:
- Roman legionary fortresses in Romania
- History of Western Moldavia
- Historic monuments in Galați County
- Dacia stubs