Roman villa Voerendaal-Ten Hove, Archaeological site in Voerendaal, Netherlands
The Roman villa Voerendaal-Ten Hove is an archaeological site north of Steinweg road containing remains of residences, storage buildings, and a bathhouse. The foundations and numerous artifacts reveal the layout of a substantial farmstead from Roman provincial times.
The site was first examined from 1892 onward and underwent major excavations between 1985 and 1987. Archaeological evidence shows the location shifted to Germanic settlement after 300 AD, resulting in occupation spanning over 1000 years.
The site takes its name from the nearby Ten Hove farm and contains pottery and household items from Roman times. These objects show how people lived and worked here nearly 2000 years ago.
The site is accessible to visitors year-round and features visible foundations in open ground. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain can be uneven depending on weather conditions.
Among the finds are pottery fragments with the names Secundius and Severus carved into them, preserving personal traces of inhabitants. These inscribed pieces create a direct connection to individual people who lived here nearly two millennia ago.
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