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Waldgirmes in the context of the Augustan period
Kůt, Karel ; Musil, Jiří (advisor) ; Bouzek, Jan (referee)
1 Title: Waldgirmes in the context of the Augustan period Author: Karel Kůt Department: Institute for Classical Archaeology, Charles University Supervisior: Doc. PhDr. Jiří Musil, PhD. Abstract: The thesis focuses on the locality of the Roman period in Waldgirmes (contemporary Germany) in the context of Roman expansion in the time of Augustan rule. It concentrates on archaeological situation, structure and disposition of objects and used building technologies. It brings the interpretation of local space and references to ancient sources. It approaches a broader perspective from the viewpoint of Augustan horizon with its related invasion to Germany, where the axis of army penetration was formed by the rivers Lippe, Mohan and Lahn. As the Romans used to establish their supporting strategic points along these rivers, the thesis focuses also on other fortifications and constructions created in this period and in the given area. It also takes into consideration the forms of coexistence of the Romans with the original inhabitants. Keywords: Waldgirmes, Augustus, Romans, Germania
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