Ancient settlement discovered in Krefeld-Traar: A Treasure of the Iron Age!

In the Krefeld district of Traar, an important archaeological find was made. City archeologist Hans Peter Schletter discovered the oldest settlement proof of the city, which was dated around 2800 years ago. The excavations took place between Moerser Landstrasse and on the Elfrather Mühle and began in early November on an area of ​​8000 square meters.

The finds are a early iron -time settlement site that includes numerous construction structures as well as several post holes, fountains and pits. The ceramic shards allow a precise time classification of the finds in the period of 750 to 500 BC. BC This period falls into the Iron Age of Northern Europe, which of around 750 BC. Chr. Until around Christ's birth. Archaeological finds from this era are rare, which particularly emphasizes the discovery.

Details about the finds

The remarkable discoveries include a thick layer of fire rubble that raises questions about the origin and context. Signs indicate that a settlement burned and the remnant of the fire was disposed of promptly. There are also four fountains among the finds, including a hollowed -out tree trunk, the wood of which has been preserved for thousands of years. Fragments of the fountain box have been recovered, but the result of the dendrological examination is still pending.

In addition, a late bronze sword was discovered that was considered lost and indicates an older settlement. Interestingly, a farm place from late Carolingian times could even be identified, which was dated to the 9th to 12th centuries. According to rp-online.de this find shows that many archaeological sites for laypersons initially appear unspectacular, but by archaeologically trained people than from historical importance are recognized.

The discovery of the oldest settlement track in Krefeld is therefore not only an important archaeological success, but also opens up new perspectives on the settlement of the region. Together, these finds raise numerous questions about the past of the city of Krefeld and its surrounding area, as well as wz.de reported.