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. 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. 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. Bronze nude figures of Mars and numerous spearheads suggest the temple was dedicated to the god of war.