Lopodunum, Archaeological site in Ladenburg, Germany
Lopodunum is a Roman archaeological site in Ladenburg with remains of a forum, military structures, and residential areas that lie beneath the medieval town today. Excavations reveal the ground plans of buildings and streets that are still visible in the soil.
The Romans founded Lopodunum around 70 AD as a fortified post along an important river route. Over time it grew into an administrative center before being abandoned in the late Roman period.
The museum displays pottery, coins, and household objects that reveal how Romans lived in this settlement. These finds offer direct insight into the homes and daily routines of people who worked and lived here.
The Amtshof building houses the museum with artifacts and information about Lopodunum, and from there visitors can explore the exposed archaeological remains throughout the town. It helps to visit the museum first to understand the site's history before viewing the remains in person.
Beneath modern Ladenburg, the streets and squares of Roman Lopodunum lie partly intact and visible. Visitors can see real Roman walls at certain spots, over which new houses were simply built in later centuries.
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