“These stones whisper tales of a bygone era.” You stand before the Tuffsteine aus dem Romerlager, a collection of ancient stones unearthed from the Roman fort Novaesium, a place brimming with history. This fort, built by the Romans around 16 B.C., was a crucial outpost on the Rhine River. The stones are silent witnesses to the lives of the Roman soldiers who once patrolled its walls. Imagine the bustling activity of the fort, where Roman Legions prepared for battle, merchants traded goods, and families gathered around the hearth. One of the most remarkable discoveries was a perfectly preserved Roman bathhouse. The intricate mosaic floors, built using stones that once adorned the fort, tell captivating stories of the Roman bathing rituals. These stones, once part of a fort that defended a powerful empire, are now remnants of a forgotten time, a testament to the enduring influence of Rome in Germany. The Tuffsteine aus dem Romerlager serve as a stark reminder that the past is never truly gone, it only awaits rediscovery.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is