The Roman fort Biriciana, now known as Kastell Weissenburg, was occupied by cavalry units in ancient times. The photo shows the reconstructed north gate (Porta decumana) of the fort area. In Roman times, this gate led to the Limes. [German]
Biriciana Fort in Weissenburg (Bavaria)
The website about the Weissenburg Museums [DEU] describes details about the visible Roman traces in the city area. These include the Weissenburg thermal baths as well as the fort grounds and the Roman Museum.
The Roman Museum [DEU] is a branch of the Archaeological Collection of the Bavarian State [ENG]. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the Weissenburg Treasure.
This video on YouTube shows an atmospheric representation of the buildings in the former garrison site on the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes.
Sources / More info
- Link Description of Biriciana on Wikipedia [ENG]