Roman Castle Katzenberg

Around 300 AD, the fortification on the Katzenberg was erected after the Roman Limes had lost its protective function. It offered the inhabitants of the then Vicus at modern-day Mayen a safe haven in case of raids. Covering an area of 1.2 hectares, Katzenberg was the largest of about 60 late Roman hilltop fortifications in the Eifel-Hunsrück region. The complex was in use for about 70 years, then paused for 30 years, and used again until approximately 450 AD. A small military post was located on the highest peak, while the lower areas served the civilian population. Discovered around 1900, initial excavations took place between 1907 and 1932.