Icorigium, archäologische Stätte in Deutschland
Icorigium was a small Roman settlement along the road connecting Trier and Cologne, founded in the first century. The site contained inns, eating establishments, stables, and workshops that spread along the main street without a rigid geometric pattern.
The settlement emerged in the middle of the first century AD and grew into an important stop along the frontier. Around 275, a German raid destroyed the town, but it was rebuilt in the fourth century with defensive walls and thirteen towers.
The name Icorigium likely comes from Celtic roots and refers to a depression or valley in the landscape. The settlement served as a practical meeting place where travelers, merchants, and soldiers stopped for rest and refreshment during their journeys.
The site is located in Jünkerath in the Kyll valley and marked with paved paths for visitors to explore. The area is a protected monument, so visitors should stay on marked trails and report any finds to local authorities.
Old gravestones from earlier periods were reused and built into the foundations of the defensive towers. One particularly notable stone depicts scenes of daily life, including a man at his shop selling goods to customers.
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