Villa rustica of Weilberg, Roman villa ruins in Bad Dürkheim, Germany.
The Villa rustica of Weilberg is a Roman estate complex with multiple buildings including a main residence and numerous outbuildings. The excavation site displays the layout of different living quarters, agricultural structures, and bathing facilities that show how wealthy Romans lived in this region.
The settlement was founded around 20 AD with wooden structures that were later replaced by stone buildings in the second century. It was destroyed in the middle of the fourth century.
The remains show a complete Roman bathing facility with separate sections for different water temperatures, reflecting Mediterranean building traditions of that era.
The excavation site can be visited at any time, though guided tours of the reconstructed main building should be arranged in advance through the Bad Dürkheim tourist office. Preparing beforehand helps you understand the different areas of the site more fully.
Two grape pressing basins with collection systems were discovered at the site, showing that wine production was already practiced in this region during Roman times. This early agricultural specialization makes the site particularly valuable for understanding the economic development of the Rhine region.
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