Limes Germanicus

Limes Germanicus
Fr. Zollmann, Verleger J. C. Homann, Nürnberg 1728 · Public domain

The Limes Germanicus was a Roman frontier defense system separating the Empire from Germanic tribes from 83 to about 260 AD[1]. It spanned Germania Inferior, Germania Superior and Raetia, combining natural barriers like rivers with earthworks, wooden palisades and watchtowers[1]. A network of linked forts stood behind the frontier[1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryGermany
Coordinates50.3001° N, 7.8000° E

Related resources

More sites in Germany

Niedertiefenbach - Megalithic Tomb · Goloring · Am Forsthofweg · Katzenberg Hillfort · Drususstein · Roman Theatre, Mainz · Teufelsrutsch · Heidetrank Oppidum · Teufelsstein, Haardt · Heidenmauer, Palatinate · Kriemhildenstuhl · Lohra Megalithic Tomb · Ara Ubiorum · Vicus Wareswald · Schwarzenacker Roman Museum · Syberg · Main Limes · Eifel Aqueduct · Glauberg · Herxheim - Archaeological Site · Heiligenberg, Heidelberg · Porta Nigra · Trier Amphitheatre · Basilica of Constantine

All sites in Germany

Keep exploring

Every site on this page sits on the globe, and the people who research them are on the Discord.

3D Globe · Sites by country · Story Archive · Research Library · Weekly Journal · Search