Roman City Burnum

Burnum's origins likely date back to 33 BC, although a founding a few decades later is considered more probable. Its strategic location on the Krka River made it an important control point for regional traffic. Several Roman legions were stationed here, including Legio XX Valeria Victrix at the beginning of the Pannonian Revolt (6–9 AD). Construction began under the Roman governor Publius Cornelius Dolabella and was continued by Emperor Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. The complex received its final form around 50 AD under Emperor Claudius. After the departure of the last legions, the camp transformed into an urban settlement. In the 6th century, Burnum was completely destroyed during Emperor Justinian's attempt to reclaim it from the Ostrogoths.