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Carnuntum was a major Roman military and civilian settlement located on the Danube River in present-day Lower Austria, east of Vienna. It served as the capital of the Roman province of Pannonia Superior and hosted the headquarters of the Fourteenth Legion. The archaeological park today includes reconstructed Roman houses, two amphitheaters, and the remains of a forum, public baths, and a heidentor triumphal arch.
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Where was Carnuntum located?
Carnuntum stood on the Danube in present-day Lower Austria, east of Vienna. It was a major military and civilian settlement in the Roman province of Pannonia Superior.
Which Roman legion was headquartered at Carnuntum?
Carnuntum hosted the headquarters of Legio XIV Gemina, also known as the Fourteenth Legion. The legion was part of Rome's military presence along the Danube frontier.
What can visitors see at the Carnuntum archaeological park?
The park includes reconstructed Roman houses, public buildings, and parts of the ancient settlement. It also presents excavated remains from the military camp and civilian city.
Why was Carnuntum important in Roman history?
Carnuntum controlled a frontier zone along the Danube and served as the capital of Pannonia Superior. The emperor Marcus Aurelius used the region as a base during the Marcomannic Wars.
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