Römergrab Köln-Weiden, Roman burial chamber and archaeological museum in Weiden, Germany.
Description
The Roman tomb at Cologne-Weiden is an underground burial chamber from the second century built from large tuff stone blocks. The central room housed the graves of a wealthy family and contains several artifacts that reveal their status and artistic taste.
History
The burial chamber dates to the second century and was discovered by chance in 1843 when a carter found the stone seal during construction work. This discovery allowed archaeologists to learn more about Roman settlement in the region.
Culture
The burial chamber held portrait busts and a finely carved sarcophagus that reflect how wealthy Roman families commemorated their dead and displayed their social standing. These artistic choices reveal much about the values and practices of the local elite.
Practical
The site is located about nine kilometers outside Cologne and has limited opening hours throughout the week. Plan your visit in advance since access is restricted to specific days and times.
Did you know?
Multiple generations of a single family chose to bury their dead in this same chamber over many years, an uncommon practice for Roman burials of that era. This preference for a family tomb reveals how deeply rooted these particular people were in the local community.
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