“Secrets of a Hidden Roman Outpost: Archaeologists Unearth Surprising Evidence in Northern Germany!”
The ongoing excavation has revealed a fascinating variety of artifacts, including knives, jewelry, and ceramic fragments, which highlight the cultural exchange between the Romans and the local populations.
Uncovering A Roman Settlement Beyond The Empire’s Borders
Public Domain The town center of Delbrück in Germany.
In 2017, evidence of an ancient Roman farmstead was discovered in Delbrück-Bentfeld, Germany. At first, most researchers assumed that it was a lone site occupied by a small Roman group, but recent findings point to it being part of a more extensive settlement.
The site, inhabited between the first and third centuries C.E., is located 90 miles from the Limes Germanicus, a series of Roman fortifications that marked the end of the Roman Empire’s territory in the area. The nearby Anreppen camp briefly housed Roman soldiers before it was abandoned following the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 C.E.
Historians believed most Romans stationed there returned home. However, recent excavations in Delbrück-Bentfeld suggest that at least some of them stayed behind, creating a settlement and intermixing with local cultures.
S. Spiong/LWLLea Rokus, a student and excavator, holds an ancient pottery shard discovered at the site.
Since November 2024, archaeologists supervised by the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL) have uncovered three distinct Roman farmsteads in Delbrück-Bentfeld, complete with residential buildings and courtyards.
Examining Ancient Artifacts Left At The Roman Farmsteads In Delbrück-Bentfeld
A. Madziala/LWLA nearly eight-inch-long knife with inlaid brass stripes was discovered buried under the floor of a building.
Excavations of each of the farmsteads have led to the discovery of several fascinating artifacts, painting a picture of the daily lives of ancient Romans who lived in the far reaches beyond the empire.
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