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Foundations of Roman Watchtower 8/25 on the Limes Trail

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Foundations of Roman Watchtower 8/25 on the Limes Trail

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Foundations of Roman Watchtower 8/25 on the Limes Trail

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    Location: Osterburken, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    October 31, 2021

    Watchtower 8/25 directly on the Limes hiking trail

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      April 21, 2025

      These remains provide insight into the construction and function of the watchtowers that were strategically positioned along the Limes to monitor the border of the Roman Empire.

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        Location: Osterburken, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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