Castra of Ploiești
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The castra of Ploiești was a Roman fort built in the 2nd century AD.[1][2] It was abandoned in the same century.[1][2] Its ruins were unearthed in Ploiești (Romania).[1][2] Currently, no remains are visible due to the area occupied by the castrum now being a residential area. However, some earthwork-like features can be seen in the uneven surfaces of the roads in the area ("bumps"), and a clearly visible terrace can be observed overlooking the Dâmbu brook (once having a high flow rate, but nowadays reduced to a brook from a river), adjacent to the site.
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Castra of Ploiești | |
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Founded | 2nd century AD[1][2] |
Abandoned | 2nd century AD[1][2] |
Place in the Roman world | |
Province | Moesia ? |
Structure | |
— Wood and earth structure — | |
Location | |
Coordinates | 44.94696°N 26.04529°E / 44.94696; 26.04529 |
Place name | Rozetei Street |
Town | Ploiești |
County | Prahova |
Country | Romania |
Reference | |
RO-LMI | PH-I-s-B-16123[2] |
RO-RAN | 130543.09[1] |
Site notes | |
Recognition | National Historical Monument |
Condition | Ruined |
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