Oppidum Caestert, Celtic archaeological site near Visé, Belgium
The settlement spans 20 hectares atop a limestone cliff, featuring defensive walls constructed with timber frames and stone reinforcements along its perimeter.
Between 250 and 40 BCE, this fortified settlement served as a strategic control point for Celtic tribes monitoring trade routes along the Meuse River.
Archaeological excavations have revealed numerous artifacts including Celtic coins, pottery fragments, and metalworking tools that indicate a developed manufacturing center.
The archaeological site includes interpretive panels explaining the layout of ancient fortifications and providing information about Celtic settlement patterns.
The limestone plateau contains preserved sections of murus gallicus, a specific wall construction technique using horizontal wooden beams with iron nails.
Location: Riemst
Location: Visé
Website: https://oar.onroerenderfgoed.be/publicaties/STUA/3/STUA003-001.pdf
Website: https://oar.onroerenderfgoed.be/publicaties/STUA/3/STUA003-001.pdf
GPS coordinates: 50.80720,5.68624
Latest update: June 28, 2025 21:23
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