Sensational find: Roman weapon camp in St. Pölten discovered!

Sensational find: Roman weapon camp in St. Pölten discovered!

An exciting find is about and causes a sensation in the archeology world: In St. Pölten, Austria, excavation work discovered during the laying of a water pipe a hidden weapon warehouse from the time of the Romans. As the NÖN reported At the beginning of the season, the archaeologists came across the remains of a Roman civil settlement that includes walls and pits. But the real highlight was the discovery of at least eleven spear and lance tips and a floor tip in a pit that is probably part of a secret weapon warehouse. Experts puzzle why these weapons were hidden and whether it is a religious depot or a strategic reserve.

The headlines also make an internationally outstanding find in Switzerland: in Graubünden, at an altitude of 2200 meters, the remains of a Roman military warehouse that is over 2000 years old were discovered. According to the Archaeological Service of Graubünden, the military camp, which was protected by three ditches and a wall, was strategically positioned in order to monitor the surrounding valleys and passes, as was reported. The discovery also includes weapons and equipment from Roman soldiers, including spin -up and Schuhnägel. A volunteer detector carer had discovered the remains by using Swisstopo digital models. The research shows that the Roman armed forces track down their advance over a larger route, from the Bergell to the Septimer Pass to the Tiefencastel region, which underlines the importance of this find.

Hidden history

This sensational finds, both in Austria and Switzerland, illustrate that archaeological research into the Roman past still has great surprises and important findings. While the work in St. Pölten deepen the history of the Roman settlement, the discovery of the military camp in Graubünden opens up new perspectives on the military strategy and the territorial claims of the Romans in the region. Both finds are not only historically valuable, but also offer insights into everyday life and the military tactics of antiquity.