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Statue of Antoninus Pius (copy) at the entrance of Saalburg, the modern inscription in Latin over the gate says that Wilhelm II reconstructed the fort in memory of his parents, Saalburg Roman Fort, Limes Germanicus, Germania (Germany)
Statue of Antoninus Pius (copy) at the entrance of Saalburg, the modern inscription in Latin over the gate says that Wilhelm II reconstructed the fort in memory of his parents, Saalburg Roman Fort, Limes Germanicus, Germania (Germany)

The inscription on the plaque reads: Wilhelm II, son of Friedrich III, grandson of Wilhelm the Great, in the 15th year of his reign, in memory and honor of his parents (or forefathers?), restored the Roman limes (border) fort of Saalsburg.

The inscription on the base of the statue reads: To Emperor of the Romans, Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, [from] Wilhelm II, Emperor of the Germans.

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Taken on: May 16, 2017
Sets appears in:   • ORL route 3 - Saalburg Roman Fort, Germania   
Camera: Nikon D5100, f/8.0, 1/250 sec, 105mm (=157mm), ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Nikon D5100
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length: 105mm (35mm equivalent: 157mm)
ISO: 125
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Not Defined
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
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Statue of Antoninus Pius (copy) at the entrance of Saalburg, the modern inscription in Latin over the gate says that Wilhelm II reconstructed the fort in memory of his parents, Saalburg Roman Fort, Limes Germanicus, Germania (Germany)

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