Aguntum, Archaeological site and museum in Dölsach, Austria
Description
Aguntum is a Roman settlement with extensive remains of buildings, baths, walls, and gates spread across a large excavation area in the Lienz Valley. The site works together with an adjacent museum that displays the objects and structural evidence uncovered through ongoing archaeological work.
History
The settlement was founded in antiquity and flourished during the 1st and 2nd centuries as a Roman municipality. It was destroyed in the early 7th century and later abandoned until modern excavations began to reveal its remains.
Culture
The museum collection contains numerous artifacts from Roman daily life, including ceramics, coins, jewelry, and a large marble basin from the atrium.
Practical
Visitors can walk the grounds year-round on marked paths that guide you through the ruins with interpretive signs along the way. Combining time in the outdoor excavation area with a visit to the indoor museum gives you the best understanding of the site.
Did you know?
The site contains one of the earliest atrium buildings found in the Alps, showing that Romans applied sophisticated architectural design at high elevation in this region. This discovery was important for understanding how Roman settlements adapted to mountain environments.
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