Drususstein, Roman funerary monument in Mainz, Germany
The Drususstein stands as a 20-meter-high masonry block within the citadel of Mainz, representing an ancient Roman architectural structure from the first century BC.
Roman troops constructed this cenotaph in 9 BC to honor General Drusus, the stepson of Emperor Augustus who established the legionary camp of Mogontiacum.
The monument served as the focal point for memorial services and imperial ceremonies, connecting to the theater of Mogontiacum through a dedicated procession road.
Located at an elevation of 122 meters, visitors can access the monument through the Mainz citadel grounds while examining the remaining Roman architectural features.
The Drususstein represents one of only two funerary monuments from antiquity north of the Alps that maintains its original location alongside the Igel Column.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Elevation above the sea: 122 m
GPS coordinates: 49.99210,8.27421
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:41
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