The distant past has been brought to life on the site of the Roman Fort of Arbeia, which played an essential role in the mighty frontier system and marked the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire. A Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, dating back from second century AD, parts of the fort have been carefully rebuilt and consist of wonderful reconstructions which provides an insight into the life of a Roman Solider . Visitors can walk around the excavated remains of the fort's granaries, see the reconstructed Commanders Vilk Barrack Block and the West Gate and spend time in the museum marveling at items found on the site such as weapons and jewellery.