World Heritage Site: Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEFF74D6C0BF
Summary
Roman military communities along the Lower German Limes exhibited remarkable cultural diversity, with inhabitants originating from across the Roman Empire and beyond. This study highlights four case studies that illustrate the high level of ethno-cultural variation within these frontier villages and forts. By analyzing archaeological evidence, the research reveals a dynamic mixing of cultures, challenging traditional narratives about Roman military society on the empire's northwestern border.
Citation
Zandstra, M. (2020). Culturele diversiteit aan de Neder-Germaanse Limes. Lampas, 53(2), 271–281. https://doi.org/10.5117/lam2020.2.010.zand
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