Uncovering Secrets: Students Stumble Upon an 1,800-Year-Old Roman Fortress Hidden Beneath Dutch Soil
So, imagine stumbling upon an ancient Roman military camp—right there, nestled in a quiet Dutch forest, off the beaten path of the Roman Empire’s map! Yep, that’s exactly what a bunch of sharp university students from Utrecht uncovered in Hoog Buurlo, revealing one of just four of these rare camps found in the Netherlands. Spanning a whopping 22 acres, this sprawling site tells a story that pushes the boundaries (quite literally) of where the Roman Empire once held sway. Now, if you’re wondering how this hidden fortress slipped under the radar for so long, and what secrets this temporary marching camp might whisper about Roman soldiers traipsing beyond their northern frontier—grab a seat, because this tale is as intriguing as it is unexpected. Ready to wander beyond the empire’s edges? LEARN MORE.
Spanning 22 acres, this sprawling site located in the forest hamlet of Hoog Buurlo is one of just four of its kind ever found in the Netherlands.
Constructing the LimesStudents and professors at the Hoog Buurlo Roman military camp site.
A group of university students working in the Netherlands have located a unique ancient Roman military camp, one that existed beyond the northern border of the Roman Empire.
The students are studying at Utrecht University, where they are taking part in a project known as Constructing the Limes, alongside archaeologists from various institutions. Led by Utrecht University’s Saskia Stevens, the goal of the project is to examine the nature of borders in history, particularly focusing on the Lower Germanic Limes, which once served as the Roman Empire’s northern boundary.
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