Category: Germania Superior

Augusta Rauricorum, Germania Superior - Part II
Mar 22

Augusta Rauricorum, Germania Superior – Part II

Continued From Augusta Rauricorum Part I Directly south out of the museum are two of the most recognizable monuments of Augusta Rauricorum; the theater and temple. The temple is located to the west of the path, while the theater to the east. Before reaching the actual temple, a large retaining wall for the rise on…

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Augusta Rauricorum, Germania Superior - Part I
Mar 8

Augusta Rauricorum, Germania Superior – Part I

Most Recent Visit: June 2022 The ancient settlement of Colonia Augusta Ruaricorum was located on the southern banks of the Rhenus (modern Rhine River) at the site of modern-day Augst, Switzerland. The modern name of the city is derived from the ancient name, which was initially shortened to Augusta and then to Augst. Pliny the…

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