The name "Carnuntum" refers to an ancient Roman city located in what is now Austria. The exact meaning or origin of the word "Carnuntum" is not entirely clear and it may have roots in the local Celtic or pre-Roman languages of the region. Carnuntum was an important Roman city situated along the Danube River and played a significant role in the Roman Empire. It served as a military camp a center for trade and commerce and a hub of Roman culture and governance. While the precise etymology of the name remains uncertain the historical significance of Carnuntum as a Roman city is well-documented. Today the archaeological site of Carnuntum allows historians and archaeologists to explore and study the remnants of this once-thriving Roman settlement shedding light on the history and culture of the Roman Empire in the region.