Kalkriese, Archaeological site near Bramsche, Germany.
The Kalkriese archaeological site spans 17 square kilometers along the northern slope of the Wiehen Hills, containing thousands of Roman artifacts and military equipment.
The excavation site reveals evidence of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD, where Germanic tribes destroyed three Roman legions under Publius Quinctilius Varus.
The discoveries at Kalkriese include personal items such as jewelry, hairpins, and household tools that detail daily life during the Roman military campaign.
Visitors access both indoor museum exhibitions and outdoor archaeological areas, examining preserved Roman military equipment and Germanic tribal artifacts from the battle.
Metal detectors located eight gold Roman aurei coins together at the site, confirming the location's connection to the documented historical battle.
Location: Lower Saxony
GPS coordinates: 52.39780,8.11250
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:20
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