Archaeological sites Luxembourg

The remains of these Roman baths were discovered in 1973. Unfortunately, they offer little to see and contain no historical indications. Restoration work has shown that the vicus on which Mamer is now established was reduced to ashes during the Germanic incursions in 275 and 276. If you are interested in the Gallo-Roman ruins, don't miss the Gallo-Roman kiln from the 4th century, which was part of an important tile factory in Capellen.

In the Miecher forest, several ruins of a Gallo-Roman farm have been uncovered and are being beautifully restored. Built in the 1st century AD, the estate extended over no less than 5 hectares and was bounded by a rampart. At least seven stone buildings were present on the site. It was probably occupied until the end of the 4th century. Numerous signs give indications about the site and life at the time.

Mersch houses, in a small building in the centre of the Rue des Romains, the foundations of a Gallo-Roman villa with a very well preserved hypocaust (an underfloor heating system). The site was partially excavated in 1905-1906, by the state architect C. Arendt. About 20 metres away, there are traces of what was once a monumental basin, 6 m wide and 75 m long. This basin, once made of stone,is today largely covered by grass. The drainage channel channelled the excess water back into the Mamer.