Bonn - Cluster "Kottenforst Süd"
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A milestone in the southern part of the Kottenforst forest
12 training camps
At various times the southern part of the Kottenforst forest served as a training area for the Roman army. We now know that there were 12 training camps in the area between 1 and 2 AD. A number of earthworks can still be seen. Several of the hiking trails around Villiprott and Heiderhof wend their way through these old training grounds.
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Note:
The archaeological remains that make up the Lower Germanic Limes (NGL) UNESCO World Heritage Site are all very well preserved. Most of these structures are buried underground and well protected. Some are visible above ground. So far, there is very little on-site information explaining the history and significance of these finds. We are currently working on a comprehensive package of information and presentation resources to promote public understanding of these sites.
The archaeological remains that make up the Lower Germanic Limes (NGL) UNESCO World Heritage Site are all very well preserved. Most of these structures are buried underground and well protected. Some are visible above ground. So far, there is very little on-site information explaining the history and significance of these finds. We are currently working on a comprehensive package of information and presentation resources to promote public understanding of these sites.
