—The
archaeological site of Horbourg-Wihr has
many interesting
features. First of all, the vestiges of the 1stcentury Gallo-Roman city
and the
4th Century Roman Castellum are
important legacy
of the history of the Alsatian region. Secondly, the different phases
of the
discovery of the site illustrate the development of archaeology from an
amateur
activity to a professional discipline.
— Many difficulties
have undermined the discoveries of this site. Because of the continuous
occupation of the site and the strategic position of its location
marked by
wars and invasions, the interpretations of the excavations have not
been easy.
The artifacts found during the first excavation were disseminated into
private
collection and few evidences remain today. Finally, the high
urbanization of
this zone prevents the complete excavation of the site.
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