Jupitergigantensäule von Hausen an der Zaber, Roman memorial stele in Hausen an der Zaber, Germany.
The Jupiter Column of Hausen an der Zaber is a Roman memorial stele that originally stood over seven meters tall and was decorated with intricate reliefs. The monument displayed Roman deities, seasonal figures, and ornamental oak leaf patterns carved into its stone surface.
The column was built around 200 CE by a wealthy Roman landowner named Gaius Vettius Connougus on his estate as a religious dedication. It was destroyed during the Alamannic incursions between 233 and 235 CE and remained lost until its excavation in the 20th century.
The monument reflects a blend of Roman and Celtic traditions, visible in the tree worship symbolism and the Jupiter-Giant imagery that adorned it. This combination shows how Roman settlers integrated local beliefs into their religious practices.
A reconstruction of the monument stands at the eastern edge of town and is freely accessible to visitors. The original stone fragments are housed in a museum in Stuttgart for those who wish to examine the actual archaeological materials and carved details up close.
The monument was not an isolated statue in antiquity but part of a larger estate complex that included residential buildings on the property of a wealthy Roman. Archaeological evidence suggests the site held importance across generations and was not simply abandoned but was destroyed and buried over time.
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