20 years of UNESCO World Heritage: Festival in the Limes Museum Aalen!

20 years of UNESCO World Heritage: Festival in the Limes Museum Aalen!

Aalen, Deutschland - A very special anniversary was celebrated on June 1, 2025: Exactly 20 years ago, the Obergermanisch-Raetic Limes received the award as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Schwäbische Post reports that an action day in the Limesmuseum Aalen was organized on this occasion. Visitors of all ages enjoy a varied program, which was put together by the Limes Museum and the Association of Deutsche Limes-Strasse.

The nationwide UNESCO World Heritage Day, which under the motto "convey, connect, inspire" stood, offered an insight into the three Limes Worldic Sites in Germany. Elaborate reconstructions and hands -on activities caused great interest. The Roman group Leg VIII AVG impressively demonstrated scenes from everyday life on Limes 2,000 years ago. There was also information on the Roman military career, field signs and the importance of written in antiquity.

a look into the past

A highlight of the event was the Raetovarier Alamannen Group, which demonstrated craftsmanship and products of the time. Georg Zemanek from Schwäbisch Gmünd was also on site and presented the Roman surveying technology. Guided tours in the museum gave revealing information about the development of the Limes and how he was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The museum educational offers were particularly well received by the small guests. Among other things, they were able to make troop stamps, search for ancient appreciation in a excavation box or put together a fragment puzzle. A Roman fashion show rounded off the versatile offer. Mayor Frederick Brütting also did not miss the opportunity to take part in the event.

the Limes in an international context

But what exactly makes the Limes so important? According to UNESCO, the Lower German Limes extends over 400 kilometers along the Lower Rhine and was a protective mechanism against Germanic tribes for over 450 years. The military installations illustrate the long -term military presence and the cultural exchange between Romans and Teutons. The remains are not only archaeologically significant, but also legally well protected by national laws in Germany and the Netherlands.

A large part of the Upper German-Raetian Limes remains in its historical form to this day. This site is not only protected as part of the world heritage; It is also a testimony to the maximum expansion of the Roman Empire. The management of this transnational site takes place in cooperation between Germany and the Netherlands, with the aim of promoting both the preservation and sustainable tourism. Unesco.de reports that the well-preserved remains of the Limes not only have historical value, but also document a cultural exchange for centuries.

This day of action in Aalen has impressively showed how alive Roman history is still today and how important it is to preserve these special cultural assets for future generations. The enthusiasm of the visitors speaks for themselves!