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The local community of Tawern is located north of the city of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate, near the border to Luxembourg.
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Its history goes back over 2000 years.
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Today there are still architectural witnesses of Roman settlements and a Gallo-Roman temple district on the Metzenberg in Tawern.
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This temple complex was excavated and partially reconstructed between 1986 and 87.
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It is necessary to note that there were some budget-related deviations from the original.
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All in all, however, the area offers a very authentic experience of what it must have looked like here many centuries ago.
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Originally there were probably five temples on the site, which were later demolished or extended.
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Today you can visit the reconstruction of the main temple, which is dedicated to the god Mercury.
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Mercury is the god of trade and a guide on trails and roads.
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The site most likely served as a sacrificial site for passing travelers.
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This is because there was a direct connection between Trier and Rome right next to it.
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In a well over 15 meters deep, objects such as reliefs, coins, vessels and shards were found during the excavations, which gave clues to the chronology of the site.
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It is a beautiful place full of history, which can be visited all year round free of charge.
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The non-profit association Römisches Tawern e.V. is delighted about donations for the maintenance of the complex.