Ancient treasures in Thalheim: Roman mosaics awaken Ovilava to life!

Ancient treasures in Thalheim: Roman mosaics awaken Ovilava to life!

In Thalheim near Wels, something exciting is currently happening: Three impressively preserved Roman mosaics have been uncovered in archaeological excavations. Governor Thomas Stelzer (ÖVP) did not miss the opportunity to visit the excavation site and get an idea of ​​this archaeological sensation on site, such as the Meinverzirk reported.

The excavations have been running since 2023 and are a joint project by OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH and the University of Salzburg. The site on Reinberg is part of a larger, Roman building complex that once belonged to the ancient city of Ovilava. With an area of ​​over 1,000 square meters, the system indicates the prosperity of an early -based family.

A look at the mosaics

The mosaic floors are really something special. One of the mosaics shows an antique wine mixer with curved handles, while another geometric pattern has. But the absolute highlight is a mosaic with dolphins that is dated into the second century AD. These finds are not only important locally, but also underline the cultural connection to other Roman sites, such as the similar villa architecture, which has recently been found in Sicily, such as Archeology online reported.

The excavation work in Thalheim will continue until June 6, 2023, and for interested citizens on June 10, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event begins in Oberaschet 11, Thalheim. A good time to learn more about the history of the region and to take a closer look at the treasures of the past!

The finds in Thalheim reflect a trend in which new information about Roman settlements keeps coming to light. A team under the direction of Prof. Dr. Johannes Bergemann discovered a large Roman village that was full of bloom between the 2nd and 6th century AD. This discovery shows how closely the Roman settlement system was interwoven in the region, with large villas and rural settlements that were connected to each other via long -distance streets.

It becomes clear that the finds in Thalheim and elsewhere not only allow a look into the past, but also show how far the rich and influence of the Roman empire were enough. In the coming years, the mosaics will not only be of interest to historians and archaeologists, but will also inspire the public.