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Roman Army Camp Discovered Beyond Empire Frontier

Archaeologists have discovered a rare Roman army camp in Hoog Buurlo, Netherlands, north of the Roman Empire’s official frontier, the Lower Germanic Limes. This is only the fourth Roman temporary camp found in the country.
The site, dating to the second century A.D., was identified using a computer model developed by archaeology student Jens Goeree, which used lidar data, elevation maps, and Roman marching patterns to predict possible camp locations. Excavations in 2025 confirmed the camp had a rectangular shape, a V-shaped ditch, and earthen walls, but only a few artifacts, including a fragment of Roman armor, were found—consistent with short-term use.
The discovery shows that Romans ventured beyond their formal borders, seeing the northern region as part of their influence and trade sphere. Local tribes like the Frisii had peaceful ties with the empire, supplying goods and soldiers, even to Emperor Nero’s guard.
The project, Constructing the Limes, is led by Utrecht University to better understand Roman border dynamics.

Published on: 30-06-2025

Source: Live Science