Angustia (castra)
Historic site in Brețcu, Romania
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Angustia was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD[2][1] today near the town of Breţcu, Romania.
Founded2nd century AD
Abandoned3rd century AD
Elevation615 m (2,018 ft)
| Angustia | |
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Panoramic view | |
  Location within Romania | |
| 46.050994°N 26.312836°E | |
| Location | Cetatea Lupului [1], Brețcu, Romania |
| History | |
| Founded | 2nd century AD |
| Abandoned | 3rd century AD |
| Site notes | |
| Elevation | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Excavation dates | 1877, 1925 - 1926, 1950, 2010 |
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| Condition | Ruined |
It was the key centre for defence of the eastern half of Roman Dacia as it controlled the vulnerable Oituz Pass.
It was remote and at least 200km from the so-called Imperial Road, the backbone of the Roman communication system connecting Drobeta (on the Danube) to Porolissum. The main routes for supplying this strategic fort from the eastern frontier eventually collapsed one by one and the remaining route along the Alutus was 472 km.[3]
Its garrison was Cohors I Bracaraugustanorum.
