Römerkastell Saarbrücken, Roman fort in Saarbrücken, Germany.
Römerkastell Saarbrücken is a Roman military installation whose foundation walls are visible today in a park near the Mainzer Strasse bus stop. The structure has an irregular shape with rectangular and trapezoidal sections that was built to defend the Saar river crossing.
The installation was built after 352 CE at the intersection of trade routes linking Metz with Mainz and Strasbourg with Trier. It served as a key stronghold along these early European road networks.
The site reveals how Roman soldiers lived and worked by the river, with traces of crafts and daily activities scattered throughout the area. The foundations tell the story of people who kept trade and security flowing.
The remains are located in a small park that is easily accessible by public transport. The site is open to visitors and provides space to explore the archaeological remains.
Excavations in 2009 uncovered a complete Roman skeleton from a late Roman burial site adjacent to the fort. This remains one of the best-preserved finds from this location.
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