Carnuntum was a Roman Legionary Fortress located in modern-day Austria. It was also the headquarters for the Pannonian fleet from 50 AD. It became the capital of the Pannonia Superior after the 1st century and housed 50.000 inhabitants.
Remains of a Roman villa, gladiator school, triumph arch and baths have been found at the site. An archaeological museum, Museum Carnuntinum, has been built on the site and houses an exhibition with the findings from the area.
Between 354 AD and 361 AD a triumphal monument was erected next to the camp and city. It is thought, Emperor Constantius II had it built to celebrate his victories. When the camp was demolished after the fall of the Roman Empire, the arch remained as an isolated structure in a natural landscape. Medieval people believed it was a tomb of a pagan giant, which is the organ of its name "Heidentor" meaning pagan gate.
Historical, Ancient
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By: Drudii
