Roman Military Strategy in the Iron Gates in the Light of Epigraphic Evidence

Abstract

The paper explores epigraphic evidence that shed light on the Roman defence strategy in the region of the Iron Gates from first to third centuries CE—from the early military presence of Romans in this region and the establishment of the Roman limes on the Danube until its refortification after the abandonment of Dacia and the establishment of DaciaRipensis. The complex relationship between the two banks of the Danube, the question of provincial borders and the command of the units stationed in the fortifications in the gorge will be examined based on the inscriptions