Docidava (castra)

Docidava^[2] was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.^[1][3] Remains of the surrounding vicus were also unearthed.^[3] The castra's ruins are located in Buciumi, Romania.^[1][3]

LocationGrădiște, Buciumi, Romania

Founded2nd century AD^[1]

BuiltTrajan

Abandoned3rd century AD^[1]

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Docidava
castra of Buciumi
Principia
Location within Romania
47.048292°N 23.044678°E / 47.048292; 23.044678
Location	Grădiște, Buciumi, Romania
History
Founded	2nd century AD[1]
Built	Trajan
Abandoned	3rd century AD[1]
Site notes
Elevation	373 m (1,224 ft)
Condition	Ruined

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It controlled the road through the Rag pass cutting through Meseș Mountains which was blocked by a stone wall (clausura) directing the traffic to a guarded entrance, and the road from the fort of Bologa towards the central area of the NW segment of Limes Porolissensis. It was supported by two fortlets and approximately 23 towers.^[4]