Castra of Tirighina-Bărboși

It was a fort in the Roman province of Moesia. Here were found coins dating from the rule of Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD) through to Nero (37 AD – 68 AD).

Castra of Tirighina-Bărboși
Location within Romania
Alternative name(s)Gherghina, Gherghena
Founded2nd century AD
Previous fortificationDacian
Place in the Roman world
ProvinceMoesia
Administrative unitMoesia Inferior
Directly connected toDinogetia
Structure
— Stone structure —
Stationed military units
Legions
Cohorts
  • II Matiacorum [1]
  • I Hispanorum veterana
Classis
Flavia Moesica [1]
Location
Coordinates45.4049°N 27.9896°E / 45.4049; 27.9896
Altitudec. 9 m
Place nameTirighina-Bărboși
TownGalați
CountyGalați
Country Romania
Reference
RO-LMIGL-I-s-A-02971
Site notes
Recognition National Historical Monument
ConditionRuined
Excavation dates
  • 1959 - 1962

See also

  • List of castra

Notes

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