๐๏ธ Riegel-Colonia Augusta Raurica
Roman settlement ruins in the Upper Rhine Valley
๐ Fast Facts
- Location: Riegel, Baden-Wรผrttemberg, Germany, near the Rhine
- Period: Established mid-1st century CE, abandoned early 5th century
- Status: Archaeological site with visible foundations and scattered artifacts
- Access: Open-air remains; no formal museum or visitor centre on-site
Riegel-Colonia Augusta Raurica represents a secondary Roman settlement in the Upper Rhine region, established during the expansion of Roman control in Germania Superior. The site occupies a strategic position near the Rhine Valley and shows evidence of occupation spanning roughly four centuries. Excavations have revealed structural remains including building foundations, fortifications, and domestic quarters typical of frontier-era Roman settlements ...