The Southwestern Limes of Roman Dacia and Beyond - New Surveys and Excavations

Research on the southwestern frontier of Roman Dacia reveals that the Sarmatian Iazyges penetrated the marshy plains east of the river Tisza significantly earlier than previously believed—immediately after the Marcomannic wars (post-180 AD)—rather than at the end of the 3rd century AD. This challenges long-held assumptions about the timeline and extent of their expansion. The study used GPS to precisely locate Roman military sites, map them geo-referenced, and analyze their relationship with ancient landscapes, as well as investigate the so-called 'Roman walls' in southwestern Romania. By integrating surveys, excavations, and spatial analysis, the research provides new insights into the dynamics of frontier defense, settlement patterns, and the interactions between Roman forces and neighboring tribes.

Nemeth, E. (2015). THE SOUTHWESTERN LIMES OF ROMAN DACIA AND BEYOND - NEW SURVEYS AND EXCAVATIONS. Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.14795/j.v1i4.88