Aquincum
Historical Roman settlement on site of Budapest / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aquincum (Latin: [aˈkᶣɪŋkũː], Hungarian: [ˈɒkviŋkum]) was an ancient city, situated on the northeastern borders of the province of Pannonia within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city can be found today in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. It is believed that Marcus Aurelius wrote at least part of his book Meditations at Aquincum.
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Location | Budapest (Óbuda district), Hungary |
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Region | Pannonia |
Coordinates | 47°33′51″N 19°2′58″E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Founded | Approximately 41–54 |
Periods | Roman Empire |
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