Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Historical Findings at St. Kastor

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

1. Historical Findings at St. Kastor Marker

Inscription. During construction work at the site of the 2011 edition of the German Federal Horticultural Show at Koblenz, archeologists discovered a circumferential ditch of a Roman castellum dating to first century AD. Efforts to determine the location of this fort been going on for the last 150 years. It was only finally discovered through the show's preparations. It corresponds to the nucleus of Roman Koblenz. The discovery therefore calls attention to the historical significance of the basilica's surroundings as the location of the city's origins.Br>
1. Ground plan of St. Kastor Basilica (9th - 13th century)
2. Roman temple (1st-4th century)
3. Iron Age Findings (5th-4th century BC)
4 Finds from the Roman earth castellum during the BUGA groundwork.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.

Location. 50° 21.729′ N, 7° 36.291′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is on Konrad

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Adenauer Ufer north of Kastorhof, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kastorhof 6, Koblenz RP 56, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland,

in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley,

and specifically in the Moselle Valley.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire,

the Holy Roman Empire,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Geologie - Landschftsentwicklung / Geology - Landscape Development (here, next to this marker); Römische Zeit/ Roman Period (here, next to this marker); Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Pre and Early History (here, next to this marker); Der Römische Tempel Unter Der Basilika St. Kastor (here, next to this marker); Mittelalter - Neuzeit: Basilika St. Kastor (here, next to this marker); Moderne: Deutsches Eck Mit Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal (here, next to this marker); Spätgotische Kapelle / Late Gothic Chapel

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

2. Historical Findings at St. Kastor Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Rhein-Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

3. Historical Findings at St. Kastor Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.