Underground secrets of the Town Hall Square
The archaeological research on the Raadhuisplein is almost finished after five weeks. The research yielded a number of unique objects, structures and finds. Today a presumed second grave and a bronze oven were excavated.
Unique finds
In addition to the previously found grave of the Roman soldier Flaccus, a second grave was found today. Also, a Roman bronze oven was excavated for the first time in Heerlen this week. Several unique finds were also made, such as the foundations of a wooden and stone building and a Roman toilet. These finds broaden the knowledge about the Roman city that Heerlen once was. We will investigate the last traces further in January.
Knowledge about our city
The new discoveries are very important for the reconstruction of the history of Heerlen. For the first time, all phases have been properly investigated using the latest excavation and research techniques. Map brought. From just before the year 0 to the late Roman period and the Middle Ages. The use of new techniques will provide more insight into the migration flows at this location. Who lived in Coriovallum, how did they live and what did they eat? These are questions that will be further investigated in the coming months and teach us more about our past.
Alderman Heritage Jordy Clemens : 'The Raadhuisplein yields new finds every day. In the plans for the renovated Raadhuisplein we will therefore not only show Roman Heerlen in different ways, we will also refer to the finds and the Roman soldier Flaccus. We will all soon feel and experience what this city looked like 2000 years ago.'
Results
In 2025, during the year of Heerlen heritage, archaeologists and other experts will present the first results to the public.
Worldwide attention
The project not only attracted a lot of attention from residents, visitors and students who came to take a look at the workshop of the archaeologists of ADC ArcheoProjecten. The discovery of the grave of Flaccus even attracted worldwide attention.
