In a vivid presentation, Sarah Roth from the State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments in Karlsruhe sheds light on the special significance that Baden-Baden (Aquae) already had in ancient times due to its thermal springs and discusses the archaeologically verifiable remains of the ancient thermal baths. The thermal springs have always made Baden-Baden a special place. The first verifiable use of the hot water can be traced back to Roman times - in the second half of the 1st century AD, the military planned and built a thermal bath complex in the area of today's market square. Similar to today, there was a balancing act between life in the cramped conditions of the Oos Valley and the wishes and demands of visitors, some of whom traveled far and wide. Even though the ancient Aquae was heavily influenced in the Middle Ages and modern times and we only know small pieces of the puzzle of the ancient settlement, the special character of Roman Baden-Baden can be captured archaeologically in many places.
The lecture is part of this year's series of events on archaeology on the Upper Rhine, organized in cooperation with the Rastatt City Museum and the Central Archaeological Archive of the Baden-Württemberg State Archaeological Museum.
Registration is not required. Participation in the event is free of charge. The lecture will take place in the foyer of the town museum.
The lecture is part of this year's series of events on archaeology on the Upper Rhine, organized in cooperation with the Rastatt City Museum and the Central Archaeological Archive of the Baden-Württemberg State Archaeological Museum.
Registration is not required. Participation in the event is free of charge. The lecture will take place in the foyer of the town museum.
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