Dinogetia was an ancient Geto-Dacian settlement and later Roman fortress located on the right (southern) bank of the Danube near the place where it joins the Siret. The Dinogetia site is situated in Northern Dobruja 8 kilometres east of Galați, Romania and 2 kilometers north of Garvăn, a village in Jijila commune.
The Geto-Dacian settlement was conquered by the Romans and transformed into a boundary fortress. The site was mentioned by Ptolemy. Located in the center of an arc made by the Danube around Macin, Galați and Gura Prutului, the Roman fortress of Dinogetia-Garvãn had initially been a castellum (a small fortress), thereby playing a role in the defensive system on the Lower Danube. Some other important Roman fortresses at the time were those from Barboşi (Galați County) and Troesmis (Tulcea County). Having been of great importance in Constantine the Great's time, the fortress was reinforced since the time of Diocletian. In Anastasius's and Justinian's time some structures were added to the stronghold. But by the end of the 2nd century AD, when the great barbarian invasions had begun, Dinogetia had grown in importance, especially after the abandonment by the Romans of the Dacian province. Its strategic position in the north-western corner of Dobrudja gave the fortress an important role in the defensive system of the province.
After a period of rebuilding during the Severan period, in the 3rd century Dinogetia was again a target for the barbarian invaders. After the abandonment of Dacia, the strategic importance of the site had increased. Aurelian, Probus and Diocletian initiated a policy of fortification of the entire Danubian lines, Dinogetia included. During the Late Antiquity Dinogetia had a key role in the defensive system of the Roman province. First Anastasius, then Justinian reinforced the fortress's walls. The attack of the Avars/Kutrigurs under Zabergan's command in 559 had disastrous consequences for the stronghold.[citation needed]
Archaeological research has uncovered ruins of a large house, a Roman bath, a church, a basilica and a graveyard outside the wall. These ruins have been heavily disrupted, though, because a feudal site had been built over the Roman one.
site layout
Dinogetia Roman walls; also a secondary stronghold gateDinogetia grain Storage
The Diocletian constructed wall (c. 3 m wide) has fourteen horseshoe-shaped towers.
Buildings located on the Dinogetia Site:
praetorium
the ruins of a large house
4 c basilica
4 c ruins of a Roman bath
9 C church
Stamped Bricks
From the Later Roman Empire there are registered at Dinogetia bricks stamped with the mark of Legio I Iovia (Scythica) and the presence of Gothic federates as well. Also, the 4th century witnessed the building of "the house of the commander" (domus), as well as the baths, the latter perhaps having been built even earlier, according to the latest archaeological finds. Also, written sources, such as Notitia Dignitatum, certify some Milites Scythici (NDOr, XXXIX, 24), thus confirming the archaeological evidence. In the ecclesiastical sources there are registered Christian martyrs dated in the reign of Licinius, especially from the army, thus certifying the Christianization of the area. Other army units that were stationed at Dinogetia include: Legio V Macedonica, Cohors I Cilicum, Cohors II Mattiacorum, cl. fl. Moesica (2nd century), Legio I Iovia (4th century)
The fortress had been inhabited until the end of the 6th or the beginning of the 7th century when, in the context of Phokas's rebellion, the entire lines of Lower Danube had collapsed under the pressure of Slav tribes. In this context, Dinogetia also was abandoned as a military strongpoint. The fortress was rebuilt and became the siege of a Byzantine garrison after the successful campaigns of the emperor Ioannes Tzimiskes (969-976) against the Kievian Russians, when Dobruja was again incorporated to the Empire. The presence of Byzantine troops is certified until the 12th century, when Dinogetia was gradually deserted and finally abandoned perhaps in 1186.
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Dinogetia was an ancient Geto Dacian settlement and later Roman fortress located on the right southern bank of the Danube near the place where it joins the Siret The Dinogetia site is situated in Northern Dobruja 8 kilometres east of Galați Romania and 2 kilometers north of Garvăn a village in Jijila commune Castra DinogetiaPanoramic viewLocation within RomaniaAbandonedend of the 6th century ADAttested byNotitia DignitatumPrevious fortificationDacianPlace in the Roman worldProvinceMoesia InferiorDirectly connected toTirighina BărboșiNoviodunumArrubiumStructure Stone structure Towers14Stationed military units Legions I Iovia ScythicaV Macedonica Cohorts I CiliciumI Mattiacorum Classis Flavia MoesicaLocationCoordinates45 22 44 29 N 28 8 19 64 E 45 3789694 N 28 1387889 E 45 3789694 28 1387889TownGarvăn ro CountyTulceaCountry RomaniaReferenceRO RAN160635 03Site notesConditionRuined Dinogetia Walls Drawing Contents 1 Roman and Byzantine period 2 Middle Age period 2 1 Gold artefacts 2 2 Wall paintings traces 3 See also 4 References and archeologistsRoman and Byzantine period edit nbsp Byzantine crucifix found in Dinogetia churchThe Geto Dacian settlement was conquered by the Romans and transformed into a boundary fortress The site was mentioned by Ptolemy Located in the center of an arc made by the Danube around Macin Galați and Gura Prutului the Roman fortress of Dinogetia Garvan had initially been a castellum a small fortress thereby playing a role in the defensive system on the Lower Danube Some other important Roman fortresses at the time were those from Barbosi Galați County and Troesmis Tulcea County Having been of great importance in Constantine the Great s time the fortress was reinforced since the time of Diocletian In Anastasius s and Justinian s time some structures were added to the stronghold But by the end of the 2nd century AD when the great barbarian invasions had begun Dinogetia had grown in importance especially after the abandonment by the Romans of the Dacian province Its strategic position in the north western corner of Dobrudja gave the fortress an important role in the defensive system of the province After a period of rebuilding during the Severan period in the 3rd century Dinogetia was again a target for the barbarian invaders After the abandonment of Dacia the strategic importance of the site had increased Aurelian Probus and Diocletian initiated a policy of fortification of the entire Danubian lines Dinogetia included During the Late Antiquity Dinogetia had a key role in the defensive system of the Roman province First Anastasius then Justinian reinforced the fortress s walls The attack of the Avars Kutrigurs under Zabergan s command in 559 had disastrous consequences for the stronghold citation needed Archaeological research has uncovered ruins of a large house a Roman bath a church a basilica and a graveyard outside the wall These ruins have been heavily disrupted though because a feudal site had been built over the Roman one nbsp site layout nbsp Dinogetia Roman walls also a secondary stronghold gate nbsp Dinogetia grain StorageThe Diocletian constructed wall c 3 m wide has fourteen horseshoe shaped towers Buildings located on the Dinogetia Site praetorium the ruins of a large house 4 c basilica 4 c ruins of a Roman bath 9 C church Stamped BricksFrom the Later Roman Empire there are registered at Dinogetia bricks stamped with the mark of Legio I Iovia Scythica and the presence of Gothic federates as well Also the 4th century witnessed the building of the house of the commander domus as well as the baths the latter perhaps having been built even earlier according to the latest archaeological finds Also written sources such as Notitia Dignitatum certify some Milites Scythici NDOr XXXIX 24 thus confirming the archaeological evidence In the ecclesiastical sources there are registered Christian martyrs dated in the reign of Licinius especially from the army thus certifying the Christianization of the area Other army units that were stationed at Dinogetia include Legio V Macedonica Cohors I Cilicum Cohors II Mattiacorum cl fl Moesica 2nd century Legio I Iovia 4th century The fortress had been inhabited until the end of the 6th or the beginning of the 7th century when in the context of Phokas s rebellion the entire lines of Lower Danube had collapsed under the pressure of Slav tribes In this context Dinogetia also was abandoned as a military strongpoint The fortress was rebuilt and became the siege of a Byzantine garrison after the successful campaigns of the emperor Ioannes Tzimiskes 969 976 against the Kievian Russians when Dobruja was again incorporated to the Empire The presence of Byzantine troops is certified until the 12th century when Dinogetia was gradually deserted and finally abandoned perhaps in 1186 Middle Age period edit9th century church findings Gold artefacts edit Wall paintings traces edit nbsp Public Baths nbsp tower nbsp Site Panoramic View nbsp Byzantine Church nbsp TowerSee also editList of castles in Romania Tourism in RomaniaReferences and archeologists editSTRATEG Strategii defensive si politici transfrontaliere Integrarea spaţiului Dunării de Jos in civilizaţia romană Archived 2020 10 25 at the Wayback Machine Alexandru Barnea Article Alexandru Barnea Article Alexandru Barnea Article Alexandru Barnea Article Alexandru Barnea Article Alexandru Barnea Article Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dinogetia amp oldid 1169470608, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
