Excavation evening in Krefeld: Discoveries that write history!

Excavation evening in Krefeld: Discoveries that write history!

On March 25, 2025, a traditional excavation evening will take place in the Linn Museum in Krefeld. The event, which begins on Thursday, March 27th at 7 p.m., offers a deep insight into the latest research projects in city archeology. City Archäologist Dr. Hans-Peter Schletter will present interesting topics, including the Iron Age settlement in Traar and the late Bronze Age burial ground in Stratum. Particularly noteworthy is the presentation of the first results as well as a newcomer to a Germanic rider spur from the battlefield of the bata battle from Gellep.

In addition, further significant lectures are offered. Dr. Annette Schieck, the head of the German Textile Museum Krefeld, will talk about "Fibers, thread and tissue - current textile research in the German Textile Museum". Three projects and current strategies for textile research are presented in archeology. Dr. Christoph Reichmann, archaeologist and former head of the Burg Linn museum, highlights the "Roman commanding houses in Gellep", in a processing of the excavations in the Roman castle "Gelduba" in Krefeld.

archaeological treasures and social exchange

Another highlight of the evening is the lecture by Dr. Boris Burandt, museum director who speaks about "the enemy in front of? The meaning and function of the unique find is discussed here. Following the lectures, an exchange and drink by the support association of the Linner Museums will be organized. Entry to this revealing event is 8 euros, while children and adolescents up to 18 years have free access.

The archaeological meaning of the region is also shown in the largest known burial ground in the Weser area, which is located in Leese. The first burials on the site of a nursery were found there in 1924. Further excavations were carried out in the 1930s and extensive examinations were carried out between 1978 and 1980. More than 1000 burials were exposed on over 16,500 m², with a small find complex with metal objects discovered in 2011. Sebastian Kriesch, MA, will present the latest research results on these finds in a lecture on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Quaet-Faslem House-admission to this event is free.

These two events not only offer an insight into the exciting world of archeology, but also the opportunity to talk to experts and learn more about the rich history of the region. Local click reports that the excavation evening is an important part of the cultural exchange in Krefeld. The Museum Nienburg emphasizes the importance of the finds in Leese and ensures that the research projects carried out in the region remain in public awareness.