Arutela
Definition
The name of a Roman castrum and fortified civilian settlement in Dacia Inferior, located on the left bank of the Olt River near the Cozia Monastery in Vâlcea County. This archaeologically significant national site was structurally built by Syrian archers during Emperor Hadrian's reign as part of the Limes Alutanus defensive line, and was partially destroyed by the river's changing course.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arutela
- Arutela Roman Fort
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper toponymic noun, feminine, structurally singular. |
| Formation | Ancient name likely linked to the Daco-Getic hydronym of the Olt River ('Alutus') or local epigraphic roots. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ru.ˈte.la] |
| Source | Dictionary of Ancient Roman Geography and Epigraphy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Săpăturile arheologice de la Arutela au scos la iveală monede, arme și piese de harnașament din epoca romană.
EN: Archaeological excavations at Arutela revealed coins, weapons, and harness pieces from the Roman era.
RO: Astăzi, ruinele reconstruite parțial de la Arutela atrag mii de turiști pasionați de istoria antică.
EN: Today, the partially reconstructed ruins at Arutela attract thousands of tourists passionate about ancient history.
RO: Inscripția descoperită la Arutela confirmă prezența unui detașament de arcași aduși din provinciile orientale.
EN: The inscription discovered at Arutela confirms the presence of a detachment of archers brought from the eastern provinces.
Idioms & Phrases
Castrul roman Arutela / Arutela Roman fort
RO: Fortificația militară din piatră ridicată de soldații romani pentru a păzi drumul comercial de-a lungul văii Oltului.
EN: The stone military fortification built by Roman soldiers to guard the trade route along the Olt Valley.
Situl arheologic Arutela / Arutela archaeological site
RO: Perimetrul protejat prin lege unde specialiștii cercetează vestigiile epocii imperiale și structura defensivă antică.
EN: The legally protected perimeter where specialists study the vestiges of the imperial era and the ancient defensive structure.
Limesul Alutanus și Arutela / Limes Alutanus and Arutela
RO: Sistemul defensiv de graniță al Imperiului Roman din care fortul Arutela făcea parte integrantă din punct de vedere strategic.
EN: The border defensive system of the Roman Empire of which the Arutela fort was structurally and strategically an integral part.
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