Archaeology Days: Special archaeological discoveries in Roman Heerlen VOL
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Location: De Vondst (Raadhuisplein 20, Heerlen).
Step into the past and experience the extraordinary archaeological discoveries of Roman Heerlen!
On June 14, we open the gates to the past during National Archaeology Days. This year, the spectacular excavations at the Council House Square are the focus of attention. Unique finds have been made here, such as the grave of the Roman soldier Flaccus, a second grave, a bronze furnace and the foundations of a Roman building.
Would you like to learn more about life in Coriovallum, the Roman city that Heerlen once was? Then come to De Vondst on Saturday, June 14, and listen to archaeologists present their research findings. Thanks to the latest techniques, we are gaining more and more insight into living and eating habits, daily life and customs of the inhabitants of Heerlen 2,000 years ago.
Exclusive lectures in a unique location
During this special afternoon, on the second floor of De Vondst, the heart of the provincial depot for soil finds, you can listen to fascinating stories about the history of Heerlen. Of course, there will be finds from Heerlen's Roman past to admire!
Program:
13:00: Walk-in
13:15: Welcome by Alderman Clemens and regional archaeologist Hilde Vanneste
13:30 - 14:00: Roman Heerlen Rediscovered. First results of the excavation on the Raadhuisplein- Roderick Geerts (ADC ArcheoProjecten)
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Seventy years of research into a Roman cellar in Heerlen from 1952 to the present- Yannick Raczynski-Henk (Den Ouden Bodac)
14.30 - 14:45: Break
14:45 - 15:05: Heel Heerlen Graaft, an archaeological citizen science project in the Roman Quarter- Roel Roggen (RAAP)
15:05 - 15:30: Closure
Location: De Vondst, second floor, Raadhuisplein 20, 6411 HK Heerlen
You can no longer register for the lectures. All spots are already filled. There are plenty of other activities taking place on this day. Check out the program via the Heritage Year page.