East Gate of Augusta Raurica - Augst, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: 
fi67
N 47° 31.922 E 007° 43.937
32T E 404582 N 5265068
This gate is from around 80 AD. The construction had never been finished completely.
Waymark Code: WMDTHH
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 02/23/2012
Views: 8
The east gate and town wall of Augusta Raurica were planned as a prestigious structure around 80 AD. It was a relatively peaceful period and there was no real need for the building. The main reason for the plans was probably a rivalry with the neighboring city Aventicum that also built a large east gate at the same time.
But the town authorities ran out of budget and had to shrink down the plans. In the end the gate ended up as a opening in the wall escorted by two small towers and without any real gate. Also the town wall was never finished.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: 0
Opening days/times:
10:00 - 17:00
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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