Le Castrum - Susa, Italy
N 45° 08.152 E 007° 02.577
32T E 346119 N 4999907
The castrum was the Roman fortress of Segusio, today the town of Susa. Segusio was founded by the Gauls. In the late 1st century BC it became voluntarily part of the Roman Empire.
Waymark Code: WM11FH2
Location: Piemonte, Italy
Date Posted: 10/14/2019
Views: 1
The history of the city of Susa ( Segusio ) begins with the conquering of the Alps by Augustus. It is the capital of King Cottius who, vanquished, becomes the Emperor's ally under the name of Caius Julius Cottius and is entrusted with maintaining the route which connected Italy to Gaul by Montgenèvre ( Alpes Cottiæ ).
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
Admission Fee: Not listed
Opening days/times: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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