Römerkastell Saarbrücken

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Römerkastell Saarbrücken

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Römerkastell Saarbrücken, Roman fort in Saarbrücken, Germany.

The Römerkastell spans 0.66 hectares with a polygonal layout, featuring a rectangular section in the southwest and a trapezoidal structure in the northeast.

Built after 352 CE at the intersection of European long-distance roads from Metz to Mainz and Strasbourg to Trier, the fort protected the Saar River crossing.

The foundations reveal sophisticated Roman construction techniques, using sandstone blocks joined with high-quality mortar and including floor heating systems.

The restored foundation walls of the fort are accessible in a small park located near the bus and tram stop on Mainzer Strasse.

Archaeological excavations in 2009 uncovered a complete Roman skeleton in a late Roman burial site near the fortress.

Location: Saarbrücken

GPS coordinates: 49.22381,7.02414

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:01

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