World Heritage Site: Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE212E978A4D
Summary
Roman bridges along the lower Danube, including lesser-known structures beyond Trajan's bridge at Drobeta Turnu Severin, reveal advanced engineering techniques used during the Roman Empire's expansion into Dacia. These bridges underscore the strategic importance of conquering and administering the region, with surviving evidence demonstrating sophisticated construction methods that reflect the era's progress in public works infrastructure.
Citation
Floroni, I., & Juravle, A.-I. (2019). ROMAN BRIDGES ON THE LOWER PART OF THE DANUBE. Zbornik Radova Građevinskog Fakulteta, 35, 189–196. https://doi.org/10.14415/konferencijagfs2019.015
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