Katzenberg Hillfort, Roman hillfort near Mayen, Germany
Katzenberg Hillfort is a Roman fortified site near Mayen in Rhineland-Palatinate. The ruins span about 1.2 hectares and feature reconstructed defensive walls along with two round towers that rest on foundations from the Roman period.
The fort was built around 300 AD after Germanic tribes crossed the Roman border. It was part of the empire's military response to this threat and played a role in defending the region.
The site served as a refuge for people from the nearby Roman settlement of Mayen. Today visitors can see at the reconstructed walls how this place protected the population of that time.
The site is accessible throughout the year and features a walkable section of fortifications about 70 meters long. From there you can see across the landscape of the Eastern Eifel region.
Excavations uncovered unusual Roman roofing tiles shaped like scales. These findings show specialized construction techniques that were used during the late Roman period.
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