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New team for archaeological treasures: Schwandorf welcomes Süß and Wagner!
On August 15, 2025, Eduard Süß and Thomas Wagner will be introduced as the new district archaeologists for Schwandorf in order to promote cultural heritage.
New team for archaeological treasures: Schwandorf welcomes Süß and Wagner!
In an exciting step, the Schwandorf district has introduced two new faces in district archeology. Eduard Süß and Thomas Wagner are now taking on voluntary responsibility for the preservation of archaeological monuments and will in future be available as contact persons for all matters relating to archaeological monuments. This important new appointment follows the resignation of Kurt Engelhardt, who led the district archeology department for ten years.
The decision of the cultural committee to provide the district archeology with an additional position shows the district's enduring commitment to the protection and care of cultural heritage. In a district like Schwandorf, it is of great importance to take a comprehensive look at and document the archaeological cultural heritage, as oberpfalzecho.de reports.
The tasks of the new district archaeologists
As both Eduard Süß and Thomas Wagner emphasize, their work is supported not only by the support of Harald Schaller, who has been in office since 2015, but also by a strong network. They take care of the scientific assessment of archaeological finds, the technical support of construction measures and the monument law assessment of interventions in the ground. Another central aspect of their task is the coordination of soundings or excavations for relevant construction projects.
- Ansprechpartner für Bodendenkmäler
- Wissenschaftliche Bewertung archäologischer Funde
- Fachliche Begleitung von Baumaßnahmen
- Denkmalrechtliche Beurteilung von Eingriffen in den Boden
- Koordination von Sondierungen oder Ausgrabungen
- Pflege des Denkmalverzeichnisses
- Öffentlichkeitsarbeit durch Vorträge und Führungen
Both new district archaeologists agree: It is important to promote awareness of the immense importance of archaeological monuments in the region. As Eduard Süß himself points out, the goal is to actively preserve and make it possible to experience the large number of sites in the district, including prehistoric discoveries and medieval castle complexes.
A dynamic commitment to heritage
The commitment to district archeology not only represents Schwandorf's historical roots, but also shows a clear vision for the future. Thomas Wagner emphasizes how important interdisciplinary cooperation is to protect and preserve the region's archaeological monuments. Only through cooperation with the State Office for Monument Preservation, local museums and local history associations can the treasures of the past be sustainably secured.
Filling the specialist positions is therefore a strong commitment by the Schwandorf district to preserving the cultural heritage. We can look forward to seeing what new insights these archaeologists will bring us and how they will shape the historical heritage of our region in the future.