20 years of UNESCO World Heritage: Discover Rome's traces on the Bavarian Limes!
20 years of UNESCO World Heritage: Discover Rome's traces on the Bavarian Limes!
Barocksaal im Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt, Auf der Schanz 45, 85049 Ingolstadt, Deutschland - What's new in Ingolstadt? On June 20, 2025, the Obergermanisch-Raetic Limes celebrates its 20th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ku Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, together with the Center of Stadtgeschichte Ingolstadt and Pro Arch Prospection and Archeology GmbH, takes this solemn event as an opportunity to organize an exciting workshop entitled "Rome's traces on the Bavarian Limes". The focus is on the Roman roads and old paths that extend between the Alps and the Danube and have so far hardly been systematically examined.
The Obergermanisch-Raetic Limes is an impressive 550 km long section of the Roman outer border, which runs from Rheinbrohl to the Eining fort on the Danube. Its creation decreases at a time when the Romans in the northwest secured a border line through palisades, trenches, watch towers and castles. The Limes was not only a military demarcation line, but also a central point for trade, administration and communication during Roman rule.
hidden roads and paths
The workshop wants to highlight the importance of these old streets and paths. The organizers plan to achieve a reconstruction of the old networks by field archeology, archive research, theoretical models and digital methods. The streets of the Obergermanisch-Raetian Limes are essential for understanding the mobility and way of life of the people at the time. This innovative cooperation between universities, museums and private specialist archeology promises interesting insights and new knowledge.
Did you know that the term "Limes" originally means border path or a swing? This historical name underlines the importance of the Limes as a strategic limit, which neither follows natural borders nor is more clearly visible in the site, since many parts were used as a quarry in the post -antique. The Limes also served to control commercial traffic and was a place where tariffs were levied.
Invitation to participate
For everyone who is interested in the fascinating history of the Romans and the research of old trade routes, participation in the workshop is highly recommended. The workshop takes place in the Baroque Hall of the Ingolstadt City Museum and is aimed at scientists and those interested. Registrations are possible by e-mail to altertum sciences@ku.de.
to the background: The Limes was the first clearly defined outside border of a area of land in Europe and was abandoned in the 3rd century AD when the pressure was increased by Germanic attacks. The withdrawal of the Romans led to a slow decay of the fastenings. However, today parts of the Limes have not only been recognized by great importance internationally, but also accessible to posterity in the form of hiking trails and tourist routes.
So there are numerous forces that work for the preservation and research of these historical sites. The participating scientists will check the authenticity and structure of the remains that give an insight into the Roman civilization and their influence on today's landscapes.
The celebrations and the workshop are an exciting contribution to the preservation of our cultural heritage and research into Roman history in Bavaria. So if you are curious about the "Rome's traces on the Bavarian Limes", you should mark this appointment in red in the calendar!
For more information, visit the websites via the ku Eichstätt-ingolstadt href = "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/oberermanisch-raetische_limes"> Obergermanisch-raetische Limes and the DetailsOrt Barocksaal im Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt, Auf der Schanz 45, 85049 Ingolstadt, Deutschland Quellen