A principal gate or the main entrance, especially in Roman military camps or fortifications.
From Latin decumanus, feminine form referring to the principal gate of a Roman camp. The term reflects the importance of the tenth or main entrance in military architecture.
The decumana was the VIP entrance of Roman forts—while soldiers used other gates, commanders and important visitors came through the decumana, making it a symbol of status.
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