Archaeological Park Cambodunum, Archaeological park and museum in Kempten, Germany.
The Archaeological Park Cambodunum occupies the Bleicherösch terrace above the Iller in Kempten, open to visitors since 1983. It has three sections: a Gallo-Roman temple district with five reconstructed buildings and a double hall, a small bathhouse under a protective museum structure, and the forum with basilica, praetorium, barracks and workshops.
Cambodunum was the administrative seat of the governor of the Roman province of Raetia in the 1st century AD, before Augusta Vindelicum became the capital. The site was first excavated on 19 September 1885 by the Kempten merchant August Ulrich under the Allgäuer Alterthumsverein, and over forty further excavations followed. The park has been open to the public since 1983.
The temple district shows how Romans lived and prayed in this region. The reconstructed buildings give a sense of their religious beliefs and daily practices.
The grounds are accessible year-round but are best explored during warmer months. The open layout makes it easy to walk between different sections and read information panels.
At several points throughout the park, visitors can use a smartphone app to view digital reconstructions showing how the city looked 2000 years ago. This modern technology provides an immediate way to compare the current state of the ruins with their former appearance.
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