Cultural-historical Main Structure: Archaeology, Roman forts

A large part of South Holland belonged to the Roman Empire from 2000 to 1500 years ago. The Oude Rijn (between Bodegraven and Valkenburg) formed the border, also called Limes. A road ran along the south bank of the river, on which six military forts had been built within South Holland. The fortifications at Valkenburg, Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn and Zwammerdam are known from excavations. Forts were also located near Nieuwerbrug and Bodegraven, but we do not know their exact location. A seventh fort (the Brittenburg) was located near Katwijk aan Zee, but disappeared into the sea after coastal erosion. Fortified watchtowers stood at regular intervals between the forts. Two of these watchtowers were recently found during excavations in Valkenburg.

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Last Updated August 6, 2023, 00:06 (UTC)
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