The roman Vicus can be visited
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Roman Vicus Ricciacus
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In Dalheim, Luxembourg, the Roman Vicus Ricciacus was a Roman settlement and resting place.
History+
The origins of Vicus Ricciacus date back to 18/17 BC, when Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa founded the settlement on the site of an earlier Treverian habitation. Located on the roads from Metz to Trier and from Lyon to Aachen, Ricciacus served as a staging post. Around 70/71 AD, a redesign took place, replacing wooden structures with stone buildings. In the 3rd century, the settlement covered an area of approximately 25 hectares and featured private houses, public buildings, an inn, several temples, baths, and a theater for up to 4,000 spectators. Germanic incursions led to destruction around 275 and again around 353/355, until the Vicus was finally abandoned around 407.
Location+
The Roman Vicus Ricciacus is located in Dalheim in the Remich district, Grevenmacher region, in Luxembourg. The site is situated at an elevation of approximately 313 m above sea level.
On site+
Visitors can explore the remains of the Roman Vicus.
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Source: dalheim-online.net
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Location: 49.5382, 6.2558