Kleve-Keeken
Panoramic view of the old military camp
In 2016 evidence was found for the double ditch construction of a large Roman fort strategically positioned on the eastern point of Batavi Island, where the Rhine splits into the Waal and the Lower Rhine. The exact date of the camp is still to be established. It is likely that timber was used for any interior buildings. Only one other camp along the Lower Germanic Limes is known to have a double ditch construction (Till-Kapitelshof).
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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.
