Reg.Nr. HA-2004/GE/03

The Varus Battle Site (Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land), Bramsche-Kalkriese

The "Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land" was the site of a conflict between the Roman Empire and the native populations north of the Roman limes in 9 AD. Since 1989, the site has been under continuous archaeological research. The site, its history and the scientific progress in ...
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Project details

Title:The Varus Battle Site (Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land), Bramsche-Kalkriese
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Germany
Town: Bramsche-Kalkriese, Osnabrücker Land (Lower Saxony)
Category type: archaeological sites
Notes:Typology: battlefield
Building type/ Project type: See notes
Former use:Battlefield
Actual use:Museum, park, visitor centre, cultural attraction
Built: 9 AD
The Jury's citation: For the innovative interpretation of an ancient battlefield - which commemorates a decisive event in European history - and for the deciphering and presentation of the scant remains by interdisciplinary scientific research.
GPS:52°24'22.4"N 8°7'48.6"E
Web, Links:

www.kalkriese-varusschlacht.de/

Description:
The "Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land" was the site of a conflict between the Roman Empire and the native populations north of the Roman limes in 9 AD. Since 1989, the site has been under continuous archaeological research. The site, its history and the scientific progress in the research have been made accessible to the public by creating a 24 ha Landscape-Park. A new museum on site presents the results of the research and over 3000 archaeological finds to the public.