Regensburg's Roman villa: reveals sensational discoveries!

Regensburg's Roman villa: reveals sensational discoveries!

Kornweg 24, 93049 Regensburg, Deutschland - archaeologists from the University of Regensburg continued their excavations in Bibione. The fourth excavation campaign took place in the months of March and April 2025. The project, which has been systematically under the direction of Prof. Dr. Dirk Steueragel is carried out by the Institute for Classical Archeology in cooperation with the University of Padua, the goal of researching a Roman maritime villa. The work takes place with the approval of the Italian Ministry of Culture and under the supervision of the Sprintendenza Archeologia. The first results of the excavations already show the relevance and the potential of the location, with the first funding phase of the German Research Foundation (DFG) to come to an end.

In the course of the excavations, architectural complexes could be uncovered, which include at least two residential buildings. The western building comes from the time of the emperor Augustus, while the eastern building was built a few decades later and has well -preserved structures. Mosaic floors and painted wall plasters show a high standard of living from the former villa owners. The economic prosperity of the villa was probably dependent on the resources of the water -rich environment such as rivers and lagoons, which also suggests the functions of fishing and fish farming.

A look at the latest finds

The excavations in Bibione not only brought architectural structures to light, but also thousands of objects that provide information about the way of life of the time. Around thirty well -preserved late antiquity coins were found in the villa. In addition, finding finds of fine tableware, which partly comes from Africa and the eastern Mediterranean, the lively trade in the 4th century AD. The individual finds are currently being evaluated intensively.

In parallel to these excavations, the discovery of a Roman brewery in the Regensburg district of testing also causes a stir. This brewery, which is known under the Latin name Castra Regina, could also have been used as grain drying (Darre). The remains are under a protective building and offer visitors an insight into the Roman history of the region. The site is part of the Raetic Limes in Bavaria and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021.

relevance of the Roman heritage

The efforts to research and maintain such sites are of enormous importance. The limits of the Roman Empire, which also include the remains of the Hadrian wall and the Obergermanic-Raetian Limes, show the complexity and coherence of Roman military architecture and the intensification of the empire. These sites have a high degree of authenticity and are well documented by extensive scientific studies. They represent fewer only remains, but also act as important cultural and historical symbols.

The archaeological excavations in Bibione and the discoveries in Checking underline the continued relevance of Roman history in the region. The commitment of the researchers and the financing by the DFG are crucial to preserve and further research the cultural heritage for future generations. The population is encouraged to visit the historical sites and to actively participate in the preservation of the Roman heritage in order to recognize its importance even today.

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