Outstanding Archaeological Discovering in the Netherlands

A group of archaeologists discovered in the Netherlands an almost 2,000-year-old Roman temple complex. The discovery has surprised and excited archaeologists, since it is the first time temples have been discovered in northern areas of the former Roman Empire.

The temple complex was found in an area where clay is extracted in the village of Herwen-Hemeding, in the eastern province of Gelderland near the border with Germany. The area is located near the Roman Limas area, which is part of the W World Heritage site. NESTO.

The first findings were made by amateur archaeologists, who in 2021 encountered several artifacts and informed authorities. After analysis of these findings, the Dutch National Cultural Heritage Agency launched major excavations in the area.

Archaeologists ' teams believe that two Roman temples have been used between the first and the fourth centuries. And based on the types of inscriptions as well as such objects as spears, remains of military equipment or horse armor, archaeologists believe that the temple complex was used mainly by soldiers.

More Details on Life in the Roman Era

Found objects offer more detail to archaeologists about life in the Roman period. Like. The tiny stone altars and their careful inscriptions show the way Roman soldiers expressed their thanks and for what they were grateful. According to scholars, offerings to thank a god or goddess and to demand the fulfillment of their desires were not always associated with winning battles but simply with survival in northern regions away from home and family. /dw