New sign for species protection put up in Kriemhildenstuhl!

New sign for species protection put up in Kriemhildenstuhl!

There is reason to be happy in the picturesque Kriemhildenstuhl, a former Roman quarry in Bad Dürkheim. A new wildlife conservation sign was recently erected to inform visitors of the importance of this historic site. This new sign sheds light on the darkness, as the old sign was vandalized. There seems to be a tradition of vandalism of nature information in this region. How Rhine Palatinate Reportedly, a sign that had been put up last summer was either removed or damaged after a few weeks, which points to the careless treatment of nature and its awareness.

The Kriemhildenstuhl, which was operated by the 22nd Legion of the Roman army around 200 AD, not only attracts those curious about history, but is also a center of life for plants and animals. The location is becoming increasingly popular, but unfortunately the site is often plagued by vandals. Unknown people had not only broken down the sign, but also damaged the pile of stones on which it was erected.

A monument to history

The Kriemhildenstuhl is located in the northwest of Bad Dürkheim on the southeast slope of the Kästenberg, in the immediate vicinity of the Isenach river, at around 240 meters above sea level. This historic site is classified as a monument zone and is owned by the Drachenfels Club. The quarry is not only a place of the past, but also a popular destination for school classes and amateur archaeologists who want to admire the numerous scientific excavations that have taken place here.

The excavations, carried out between 1884 and 1939, have produced a wealth of information and artifacts. Tools such as shot hammers and setting trowels have been discovered, and numerous inscriptions from the Legion period are still well preserved. These relics tell stories from Roman times, when quartzite sandstone was mined here - a material that can also be found in other quarries in the area such as the Kallstadter Tälchen. The remains of Celtic settlements nearby also bear witness to the long history of this place.

Between myth and science

In the Middle Ages, the Kriemhildenstuhl was even erroneously associated with the Burgundians and the Nibelungenlied, underscoring its cultural significance over the centuries. However, attempts during National Socialism to interpret the quarry as an ancient Germanic cult site failed miserably, which shows that the scientific claims to this place cannot be based solely on myth.

Today the Kriemhildenstuhl is a significant attraction for history buffs and nature lovers at the same time. The new conservation awareness sign may be just a small step, but it means a lot for visitor awareness and the preservation of this unique natural and historical monument.