Temple of Westeraam, Roman temple in Westeraam, Netherlands.
The Temple of Westeraam is an ancient Roman religious building with a raised central section surrounded by columns. The structure had its entrance on the western side and stood between what are now Noorderlicht and Avondster streets.
Roman settlers built this temple in the early imperial period, initially constructing it from wood before converting it to stone. The building went through several construction phases over decades until reaching its final stone form around the year 100.
The temple reflects how Roman religious beliefs merged with local traditions in this region during occupation. People walking through can sense how settlers established their spiritual practices in this northern area.
The site is marked with special paving stones that show visitors exactly where the ancient building once stood. You can reach it on foot and explore the Roman past as you walk through the neighborhood.
Archaeologists did not discover this site until 2002, when excavations revealed that wooden structures had stood here before the stone temple was built. These ruins are part of a larger complex containing two other Roman temples and another archaeological site nearby.
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