Vicus Wareswald

Vicus Wareswald is a Gallo-Roman settlement in the Wareswald Wood in northern Saarland, Germany, situated at the crossroads of two important trade routes [1] [2] [3]. Founded in the 1st century AD, the settlement reached its peak of about 20 hectares during the prosperous 2nd century before declining and being abandoned by the late 4th century [1]. Excavations since 2001 have revealed house foundations, a bath complex with underfloor heating and murals, an impressive temple complex, and a 10-12 metre high pillar tomb decorated with high-quality reliefs [1] [2] [3]. Bronze nude figures of Mars and numerous spearheads suggest the temple was dedicated to the god of war [1].