New Limes-Cicerones: Discover the History of the Roman Erbes in NRW

New Limes-Cicerones: Discover the History of the Roman Erbes in NRW

in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the importance of ancient Roman border facilities has become increasingly important in recent years, especially since the UNESCO has recovered this historical place in July 2021. With the aim of promoting the knowledge of these significant relics of the Roman Empire, a new training program starts in autumn, which includes the formation of so-called "Limes-Cicerones".

Training of the Limes-Cicerones

The German Limes Commission is responsible for the design of the course, which will impart knowledge of the Roman military history, including the equipment of the soldiers. This knowledge transfer takes place in various places in Bonn, Monheim and Xanten and is also offered online. The completion of the training is planned for mid -2025. So far, only a small number of interested parties have registered, which emphasizes the awareness of the topic.

Cultural importance and uniqueness

Suzana Matešić, the managing director of the German Limes Commission, underlines the uniqueness of these Roman border facilities, which are under the protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the pyramids in Egypt. The training of the Cicerones is not only a way to preserve and pass on knowledge, but also an important initiative for the preservation and research of these cultural assets in Germany.

The relics of the Niedermerman Limes

The remains of Roman culture are distributed over 19 municipalities in NRW, including large cities such as Cologne, Bonn and Krefeld. These relics include the castle, legion camp, exercise camp and civil settlements, which are often hidden in the earth. The Limes, Limes, extends over 220 kilometers from Bonn to the city of Kleve and was part of the Roman outer border around 2000 years ago, which existed until the 5th century. The challenge is to convey the meaning and value of this place that is crucial for European history.

Future perspectives for the world heritage sites

In addition to the training of the cicerones, measures to expand the infrastructure are also planned. This includes uniform signage and the development of bike and hiking trails along the Limes route, which should enable visitors to better open up and explore these sites in NRW. With a total of six world sites, including the Aachen Cathedral and the Cologne Cathedral, NRW shows its rich cultural offer and the importance of Roman history for the region.

- Nag