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The reconstruction of the fortification’s east gate shows just how massive these structures were.
The military fortification at Divitia was established by Roman Emperor Constantine I in around 310 AD to protect the area around a bridge over the Rhine. It was built on the right bank of the Rhine across from Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, the Roman city of Cologne. Camp and city were linked via a stone bridge with timber pilings. About half of the fort’s exterior stone wall survives buried underground, although several sections are visible. The reconstruction of the fortification’s east gate shows just how massive these structures were.
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The archaeological remains that make up the Lower Germanic Limes (NGL) UNESCO World Heritage Site are all very well preserved. Most of these structures are buried underground and well protected. Some are visible above ground. So far, there is very little on-site information explaining the history and significance of these finds. We are currently working on a comprehensive package of information and presentation resources to promote public understanding of these sites.
