Castellum of Abrud
| Auraria Daciae | |
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 Location within Romania
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| Alternative name(s) | Auraria Maior, Alburnus Minor, Abruttus |
| Known also as | Castellum of Abrud |
| Founded | 2nd century AD |
| Abandoned | 3rd century AD |
| Province | Dacia |
| Administrative unit | Dacia Apulensis |
| Administrative unit | Dacia Superior |
| — Wood and earth structure — | |
| Size and area | 40 m x 50 m (0.2 ha) |
| Place name | Cetățuia / Cetățeaua |
| Town | Abrud |
| County | Alba |
| Country |
 Romania
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| RO-LMI | AB-I-s-B-00006 |
| RO-RAN | 1160.02 |
| Recognition |
 National Historical Monument |
| Condition | Ruined |
The fort was part of the defensive system of the Roman province of Dacia in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. The ruins of a contemporary nearby defensive ditch was also unearthed. The ruins of the castellum are located in Abrud (Romania).
Coordinates: 46°16′20″N 23°04′07″E / 46.27222°N 23.06861°E
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