Ceuclum, Römische Siedlung
Ceuclum is a Roman settlement and archaeological site in the area that is now the Netherlands. The excavation site shows building foundations from homes, baths, and public structures scattered across the landscape, revealing the size and organization of this ancient city.
The settlement was founded around the year 50 during the reign of Roman emperor Claudius, likely by Roman general Gnaius Domitius Corbulo. Over the following centuries, it expanded and was strengthened with new fortifications under leaders like Constantius I and his son Constantine.
Ceuclum was a place where Roman and local cultures met and mixed together. Inhabitants used temples, baths, and public spaces in ways that reflected how people lived in other Roman settlements of that time.
The excavation site is best explored during daylight hours, as pathways and informational signs help guide visitors. On the ground you will see remains of an ancient bridge over the Maas River, temple foundations, and traces of old street layouts that become visible with some attention.
A particularly rare discovery is four intact leather shoes from the 4th century, showing how people actually dressed back then. These objects are exceptionally valuable because they were previously known only from ancient pictures, offering new insights into daily Roman life.
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