Weissenburg's roman heritage

Around 85 AD, under the reign of the roman Emperor Domitian the castellum Biriciana was built. It was the home of the Ala I Hispanorum Auriana, a cavalry cohors (Regiment) of about 500 cavalrymen. See (1) the castellum, (2)the roman therm (hot bath), (3) the treasure exhibition, (9+10) villas rusticas. it was destroyed by Alemannis in 255 AC

Limes, Areal Photo

A map of the Region Biriciana from 80 - 255 AC

Foundations walls of the castellum Biriciana, built around 85 AD, destroyed 255 AD

Hercules, in full posture, part of the treasure found in 1979