Aquincum

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Location of the city within the Roman Empire

The ancient city of Aquincum was situated on the North-Eastern borders of the Pannonia province within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city can be found today in Budapest, capital city of Hungary.

Originally a Celtic settlement, Aquincum served as a military base (castrum), having been part of the Roman border protection system called "limes". Around 41-54, a 500 strong cavalry unit arrived, while a Roman legion of 6000 men was stationed here by 89. The city gradually grew around the fortress and after Pannonia was reorganised by the Romans in year 106, Aquincum became the capital city of Pannonia Inferior. The city had around 30-40000 inhabitants by the end of the 2nd century, and covered a significant part of the area today known as the Óbuda district within Budapest.

People living in the settlement could enjoy the achievements of the Empire, like central heating in the houses, public baths, palaces, or amphitheatres for social events.

Aquincum is mentioned in Rome Total War, as capital of the Pannonia region, which is initially controlled by the Rebels.