Villa rustica of Bollendorf

The villa rustica features foundation walls of a main house measuring 27 by 23 meters, with an atrium of 17 by 11 meters and a colonnade.

Constructed in the second century AD, the villa operated until the fifth century and included modifications before ultimately ceasing operations due to a fire.

The villa contains rooms that demonstrate Roman engineering, including a hypocaust heating system and a sophisticated bathing complex with multiple temperature zones.

The protected archaeological site requires prior authorization for research or artifact collection, while accidental finds must be reported to monument authorities.

Archaeological work at this site began in 1829 when priest Johann Dahlem excavated numerous Roman artifacts, making it one of the first discovered Roman estates.

Location: Bollendorf

GPS coordinates: 49.85110,6.36840

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:20