Dieburg in römischer Zeit

Dieburg in Roman times was a civilian settlement located between the railway station, Minnefelder Seestraße to the north, Ringstraße to the east and south, and Steinstraße to the west. The site contained residences, workshops, public buildings, and a temple dedicated to the god Mithras, with remains that have been partly excavated.

The settlement was founded around 125 CE as a purely civilian center without military predecessors. It became the primary administrative seat south of the Main River and thrived for several centuries before being abandoned in late antiquity.

The name Dieburg derives from the Roman 'Civitas Auderiensium', reflecting its role as an administrative center for local communities. Visitors can see objects in the museum that reveal how people lived and what they believed in during that era.

Artifacts are displayed at Museum Schloss Fechenbach, which is open Thursday to Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visitors can walk through the excavation areas on-site, though visibility and access may vary depending on weather and ongoing work.

Unlike many other Roman settlements in the region, Dieburg was not built from a military fort but was planned from the start as a civilian administrative center. This unusual origin shaped it as a place focused on commerce and governance rather than military operations.