Goudsberg, Archaeological site and Roman watchtower ruins in Valkenburg, Netherlands.
The Goudsberg hill features remains of an ancient Roman watchtower at coordinates 50.86844 latitude and 5.85716 longitude in Limburg province.
The strategic position of Goudsberg made it an ideal location for Romans to construct a vigilarium watchtower for monitoring the surrounding territories.
The Goudsberg archaeological site received national recognition as a Rijksmonument in 1986, marking its status as protected Dutch cultural heritage.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through Steenstraat road, where a designated picnic area provides a starting point for exploration.
The remains at Goudsberg present direct evidence of Roman military architecture and surveillance methods used in the northern territories of the Empire.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
Address: Steenstraat, ter hoogte van picknickplaats Goudsberg
GPS coordinates: 50.86844,5.85716
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:40
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