Of horses and men - Garrisoning the empire: stable-barracks on a grand scale in the auxiliary fort of the ala I Batavorum milliaria at Rǎzboieni-Cetate (Alba Iulia County, Romania) and the spatial planning of Roman forts
Rubel A, Mischka C (2023)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2023
Journal
Book Volume: 36
Pages Range: 96-125
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1017/S1047759423000223
Abstract
This article explores ideas about stable-barracks, which have received much attention in recent provincial Roman archaeology. This renewed attention stems from new discoveries in Romania that prompt a re-evaluation of earlier conclusions. Geomagnetic investigations and subsequent excavations of the fort of the ala I Batavorum milliaria in Rǎzboieni-Cetate (Alba County) have shown that, contrary to prevailing opinion, stable-barracks could be considerably larger than similar buildings known from Great Britain and Germany. These findings suggest that a significant reconsideration of the concept of stable-barracks is required, along with an updated discussion about the normal troop strength of alae milliariae in the Roman army.
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APA:
Rubel, A., & Mischka, C. (2023). Of horses and men - Garrisoning the empire: stable-barracks on a grand scale in the auxiliary fort of the ala I Batavorum milliaria at Rǎzboieni-Cetate (Alba Iulia County, Romania) and the spatial planning of Roman forts. Journal of Roman Archaeology, 36(1), 96-125. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1047759423000223
MLA:
Rubel, Alexander, and Carsten Mischka. "Of horses and men - Garrisoning the empire: stable-barracks on a grand scale in the auxiliary fort of the ala I Batavorum milliaria at Rǎzboieni-Cetate (Alba Iulia County, Romania) and the spatial planning of Roman forts." Journal of Roman Archaeology 36.1 (2023): 96-125.
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