Face to Face with the Archaeologist on the Via Traiana

Come face to face with the Archeo-archaeologist on the Via Traiana.

The Via Traiana connected Aachen with Heerlen and Xanten. In 2015, archaeologists discovered remains of the road along the outer ring of Parkstad.

Remains of this Roman road have also been found in Heerlen. The town lay at the crossroads of the Via Belgica and the Via Traiana. This made it grow into a flourishing trading centre where countless travellers found lodging every day.

It was a road network on an unprecedented scale. Travel became faster than ever, armies could move with lightning speed, and goods from distant regions could reach our area.

But the connection was more than just a physical road: it also carried Roman culture. This explains finds such as a small bear figurine in a sacrificial pit.

Do you want to experience the Via Traina in virtual reality? Head to the Archeo Spear Route and download the app!

Want to learn more about Limburg’s history and archaeology? Visit the Archeoroute website here.