Aquincum

Aquincum
The ruins of Aquincum
Aquincum is located in Hungary
Aquincum
Shown within Hungary
LocationBudapest (Óbuda district), Hungary
RegionPannonia
Coordinates47°33′51″N 19°2′58″E / 47.56417°N 19.04944°E / 47.56417; 19.04944
TypeSettlement
History
FoundedApproximately 41–54
PeriodsRoman Empire

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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