Small researchers: Illertisser children discover the world of the Romans!

Small researchers: Illertisser children discover the world of the Romans!

Neu-Ulm, Deutschland - What's new from Illertissen? The preschool children of the city pirates kindergarten have embarked on an exciting adventure this week: they deal intensively with archeology. On four project days, explore the differences between today's euro coins and antique coins from Roman times. Under the direction of district archaeologist Daniela Danplano, the little ones can slip into the role of archaeologists and lend a hand.

The activities in the context of this project are impressively diverse. The children can try out excavations, write on wax boards, shape their own coins and dress in roman costumes. Michael Rotter, the head of the kindergarten, emphasizes the joy and progress of the children. "It is just fun to see how the children are enthusiastic about it," he emphasizes.

A look into the Roman past

The project is not only an exciting experience for the little ones, but is enabled thanks to the support of the Archaeologie Kreunde Neu-Ulm, the home care of the Swabian district and the district of Neu-Ulm. It is aimed specifically at kindergartens and primary schools in the district and could be expanded even further in the coming years. Interested institutions have the opportunity to find out more about the project participation from Daniela Danplano.

A comparison to the coins from antiquity shows that Roman times plays a major role in numismatics. The combination of archaeological finds and numismatic knowledge offers a comprehensive picture of the living conditions at that time. So the children could let their imagination run wild and deal with life at the time of the Romans, which is not only educational, but also exciting.

An interesting marginal note is that the late antique treasure finds, as they were discovered, for example in the Gutshof near Oberzissen, tell their own history. Researchers have specifically dated the find to the early summer of 353 AD. These finds could establish an exciting connection to the topics in the Brohltal, through the Germanic attacks in the Brohltal.

Overall, the city pirates' project shows how exciting and diverse the topic of archeology can be for the youngest. It not only arouses your interest in the past, but also strengthens your creative skills and teamwork. Maybe we're already on the trail of a small generation of young archeologists!