The watchtower was part of the Danubian Limes on the northern reaches of the Roman Empire, where it was used to defend against Germanic tribes.

Almost 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans constructed a string of watchtowers along the Danube River to defend the furthest reaches of their empire from Germanic tribes. Now, the remains of one of those towers have been unearthed in present-day Croatia.

Hidden for centuries and surrounded by artifacts like brooches, military equipment, and ceramics, the watchtower is a stunning representation of the extent of Rome’s power.

Discovering The Watchtower In Croatia

The site of the watchtower was first discovered along the banks of the Danube River in Croatia during field surveys between 2003 and 2023 by the Institute of Archaeology in Zagreb . Ge

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