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Schwarzenacker Roman Museum and its collection
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The Schwarzenacker Roman Museum is an archaeological open-air museum situated in Schwarzenacker, a district of Homburg in Saarland. This museum was established by archaeologist Alfons Kolling, who also led the archaeological excavations in the area. The museum showcases the significant remains of a Gallo-Roman vicus, which was founded under Emperor Augustus and destroyed around the year 275 by the Alamanni.
Visiting the Schwarzenacker Roman Museum
The Schwarzenacker Roman Museum is open daily from March through October. Visitors can explore the excavated foundations and cellars of the buildings, various outdoor facilities, roads, and canals. Some of the buildings have been reconstructed, providing a glimpse into the past. The museum also houses important finds from the daily life of the Roman population, which originate from the settlement itself or from the nearby surroundings.
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