Roman giant Statue discovered in Stuttgart

Roman giant Statue discovered in Stuttgart

In excavations in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, archaeologists have discovered a stone figure of the Roman gods of the gods. The find was identified as part of the rich Roman past of the state capital Stuttgart. The figure, called a "giant", is around 1,800 years old and measures about 30 centimeters. It shows a mixed creature with a human head and a snake body.

The excavations at the Altenburger Steige location in Stuttgart Bad-Cannstatt began at the beginning of the year and are accompanied by the State Office for Monument Preservation (LAD) of the Stuttgart Regional Council. This location was once home of a Roman riding unit in the period from around 100 to 150 AD, followed by a Roman settlement. The newly discovered figure is associated with fragments in the depot of the State Museum to reconstruct a Jupiter giant pillar that previously stood at an important cross of the Roman settlement of Bad Cannstatt.

The find of the giant therefore fits as another piece in the puzzle of the historical Roman past in Stuttgart. The experts were able to establish connections to previous discoveries over 100 years ago, which shows how deeply rooted Roman history in this region is. These finds help deepen the understanding of the Roman settlement and culture in Stuttgart and to preserve the history of this important era for posterity.