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| A Roman fortress, or castra. Outside the wall is a village for relatives and traders; as the village grew, Roman-style homes and shops would take the place of these buildings. The castra served as a base for the legion and protection for any Roman citizens nearby. Its walls were turreted for patrol and defense and surrounded by a deep ditch. [source: The Complete Roman Army, ©Adrian Goldsworthy] |
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Typical layout of a Roman fort. In the center is the principia, the general's house and headquarters. Surrounding it are houses for officers, barracks for soldiers, storage rooms, armories, workshops, granary, winery, bath, hospital, temple, and stables for horses and livestock. [source: unknown] |