ANHAIVE TOWER
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A small museum located in Jambes, presenting permanent collections and exhibitions on the history and life of the Jambois
A square tower built of Meuse limestone, the Anhaive tower dates from the early Middle Ages (for its first two levels). A third level dates from the end of the 15th century, the roof is dated from the 18th century. A listed monument, the building includes a keep and a main building. In the past, a farm (main building, stable, barn) was built on the southeast side of the tower. Only the sheepfold remains. The keep has been listed since 1943, its dwelling since 1981. The ensemble has benefited from several restorations and is the property of the King Baudouin Foundation. The buildings are occupied by the Syndicat d'initiative de Jambes and by the Centre d'archéologie, d'art et d'histoire. A small museum presents permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. The life and history of Jambes is reflected in the permanent collections.
Gallo-Roman ceramics were discovered after the excavation of Roman tombs on the nearby site of Bèronvaux. Common dishes, luxury dishes made of glass, metal or clay. We discover the know-how and the funeral rites of the Gallo-Romans.
A portrait gallery presents the emblematic figures of Jambes, these men from the locality who were actors in local history and drivers of the economy: Jean Materne, Alexandre de Franquen, Jean Mosseray...
Other areas are devoted to the life of Jambé in the past: Bister mustard factory, glassmaking, porcelain...
The site of the Tour d'Anhaive is unfortunately disfigured by the immediate proximity of a hypermarket.
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