Oppidum Caestert

Oppidum Caestert is a Celtic fortified settlement perched on a limestone plateau near Vise and covers a large expanse with defensive structures. The fortifications combined wooden frames and stone construction arranged around the perimeter of the inhabited area.

The settlement developed during the Iron Age and served for several centuries as a fortified control point in the region. It held strategic importance for monitoring trade routes and facilitating exchange across longer distances.

The site served as a working center where people made things for trade and exchange with distant regions. The remains show that inhabitants possessed specialized skills and participated in broader networks of commerce.

The site remains partially accessible today with visible wall remnants and depressions from the old structures. Visitors should expect uneven ground conditions and wear sturdy footwear for comfortable exploration.

Much remains buried underground, with artifacts testifying to the craftspeople who worked there and their daily lives. Archaeologists continue discovering tools and household items that reveal how these inhabitants actually worked and lived.

Location: Riemst

Location: Visé

Website: https://oar.onroerenderfgoed.be/publicaties/STUA/3/STUA003-001.pdf

GPS coordinates: 50.80720,5.68624

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01