Exhibition Roman Bocholtz
Hoeve Overhuizen, Overhuizerstraat, Bocholtz
Bocholtz, a rural village surrounded by fields, harbors some of the most unique Roman treasures. It is a true archaeological hotspot. Through two cinerary chests, each with its own remarkable story, you will get to know Roman Bocholtz in this exhibition.
One chest, the sarcophagus of Simpelveld, was discovered as early as 1930 and gained international fame. The lady whose remains were buried in it was wealthy: she was accompanied by jewelry, perfume bottles, and all kinds of luxurious grave goods. Extremely rare is the relief on the inside, showing what her house may have looked like.
The gentleman came into the picture only in 2003. A farmer struck a massive stone while plowing. It turned out to be a completely unknown cinerary chest. Everything was still in its original place: a dream for archaeologists. The heavy cinerary chest of Bocholtz and several beautiful grave goods can now be admired here.
Discover
- Experience the Roman Bocholtz exhibition every Sunday afternoon
- Admire the splendid “Sarcophagus of Simpelveld”
- Discover the story of a farmer who found a cinerary chest
Fun to know
- Wealthy residents of Villa Vlengendaal
- Beneath a meadow in Bocholtz lie the remains of a luxurious Roman villa. Wealthy Romans must have lived here, for the villa was impressive in both size and decoration. The thirteen living rooms were richly adorned: mosaic floors and walls full of frescoes and sculptures. The bathing complex consisted of six rooms, including cold and hot baths, with both floor and wall heating. Nearby, a huge treasure of some 700 silver Roman coins was also discovered. Together with the cinerary chests found here, one conclusion is clear: wealthy Romans lived here.