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Castra of Poiana

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The castra of Poiana was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia[1] near the present town of Poiana (previously Flamanda) . It was built in the 2nd century AD and abandoned in the next century.[1] It was a part of the Limes Transalutanus frontier system and situated at the southern end next to the Danube (and a presumed crossing point).

LocationLa culă, Poiana, Teleorman, Romania
Founded2nd century AD[1][2]
Abandoned3rd century AD[1][2]
ConditionRuined
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Castra of Poiana is located in Romania
Castra of Poiana
Location within Romania
43.7323°N 24.9841°E / 43.7323; 24.9841
LocationLa culă, Poiana, Teleorman, Romania
History
Founded2nd century AD[1][2]
Abandoned3rd century AD[1][2]
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ConditionRuined
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