In Roman legionary camps, the praetorium, or residence of the legion commander (legate), was the most prestigious building, reflecting his status as a member of the senatorial elite. While legions of about 5,000 soldiers occupied roughly 20 hectares, the praetorium stood near the principia (headquarters) and featured rich furnishings, servants, and sometimes family quarters. Polish excavations at Novae since 1960 have uncovered monumental structures such as the principia, baths, and hospital, but the praetorium itself has not yet been located. Archaeologists now use advanced, non-destructive methods to detect its remains underground. Targeted excavations aim to recover artifacts and samples to study the building’s interior, the products consumed there, and its fate in the late antique period, when it may have been repurposed for domestic or other uses, providing key insights into the life of high-ranking officers in Roman legionary bases.