The frontiers of the Roman empire together form the largest monument of one of the world’s greatest states. They stretch for some 7,500km through 20 countries which encircle the Mediterranean Sea. The remains of these frontiers have been studied by visitors and later by archaeologists for several ce...

The frontiers of the Roman empire together form the largest monument of one of the world’s greatest states. They stretch for some 7,500km through 20 countries which encircle the Mediterranean Sea. The remains of these frontiers have been studied by visitors and later by archaeologists for several centuries. Many of the inscriptions and sculpture, weapons, pottery and artefacts created and used by the soldiers and civilians who lived on the frontier can be seen in museums. Equally evocative of the lost might of Rome are the physical remains of the frontiers themselves. The aim of this series of books is not only to inform the interested visitor about the history of the frontiers but to act as a guidebook as well.

Slovakia was situated at the edge of the classical world but still was a close neighbour of the Roman Empire. The Roman influence left distinct traces not only at the territories along the frontier but also in its broader fore field.

ContentsForewordFRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRECommon cultural heritage of the Roman empire

The proposed World Heritage Site "Frontiers of the Roman Empire"

History and extent of frontiers

The army and frontiers

Research on Roman frontiersSLOVAKIA

Roman Frontiers and Slovakia

Bratislava Castle - The first Roman monumental architecture from the 1st century BC

Devín

Roman military camp Gerulata

in Bratislava–Rusovce

Roman fort at Iža

The Roman marching camps

from the times of the

Marcomannic Wars 100

The Roman buildings in the limes forefield

Further Reading

Illustration acknowledgements