Sensational find: the oldest part of the Veste Coburg discovered!
Sensational find: the oldest part of the Veste Coburg discovered!
A team of building historians has made a remarkable discovery at Veste Coburg, which revolutionizes the previous view of the history of the castle. During their three -day detailed examinations, the team discovered a component that is considered the oldest part of the fortress. This questions the assumption that the blue tower, which was previously the oldest building, was actually the first part of the fortress.
The discovery took place in an inconspicuous corner of the Veste, specifically in the so -called potato cellar. Here the researchers came across a round arched, Romanesque archway, which was dated into the early building history of the Veste from the first half of the 13th century. The building historian Benjamin Rudolph, who was involved in the study together with Udo Hopf, described this find as "a sensation". The archway now offers a direct connection to the history and the original structure of the fortress.
New light on castle history
So far, the blue tower, dated around 1230, has been regarded as the oldest component of the Veste. However, the new findings show that this building could not have been part of the first castle complex. Instead, the architectural analysis indicates that the tower was only created around 1300. The shape of the pointed arch indicates the transition from Romanesque to Gothic and shows that the castle complex went through fundamental changes during this time."It is not a matter of course that remains of the original castle architecture are still preserved today," explains Rudolph. The archway is an impressive example of the early medieval construction and also emphasizes the importance of the discovery. This central aspect of the Veste Coburg could help to clarify further questions about building history and the function of the fortress.
After the old goal was exchanged for today's version around 1300, it was forgotten and was finally bricked up, which contributed to the challenge of finding this hidden part of the story. Basically, the gate was only in use about 70 years before it was stowed away. Rudolph explains that the random find in the potato cellar, an area that is not generally accessible, is the more remarkable: "It is a place that most people never see".
The Veste Coburg, as one of the largest castle complexes in Germany, offers plenty of space for further research. Benjamin Rudolph is convinced that the comprehensive possibilities of archaeological research by the Veste are far from exhausted. "You could certainly spend a whole decade here to examine all facets of building history," he says.
The importance of discovery for the building history of the Veste Coburg is undisputed, and experts from all over the world could be interested in continuing work in this historical location in the future. These recent developments emphasize the value and cultural heritage of the Veste Coburg and invite you to reinterpret the story.
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