Oppidum of Manching, Celtic fortified settlement in Manching, Germany
The Oppidum of Manching was a large Celtic settlement with defensive walls built using wooden beams held together by metal nails. The site spread across an expansive area and was protected by multiple lines of fortification.
The settlement arose in ancient times at a location where important trade routes met, allowing residents to benefit from the exchange of goods. It grew into a significant trading center before eventually being abandoned.
The site reveals workshops where people worked iron, made glass beads, and wove textiles as part of daily life. These crafts show how specialized the community had become.
The site can be explored on foot and displays reconstructed wall sections to help understand the scale of the former fortifications. A nearby museum displays finds from excavations and helps visitors grasp daily life from that period.
Excavations uncovered a golden ritual object from ancient times that provides insight into the religious beliefs of the residents. The quantity of metal nails discovered also reveals the technical sophistication used in constructing the fortifications.
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