Colonia Ulpia Traiana 13 B.C. - 275 A.D.

The area of the park was first garrisoned by Roman legions in around 13 BC and quickly flourished.Roads and a harbour were built there as was a vast military camp and, except for an interruption due to a Germanic Bataver revolt in 69-70 AD, it continued to thrive. In 88-89 AD this settlement was finally honoured with the status of being a “colonia” and thus Colonia Ulpia Traiana was born. Most of the buildings in Xanten Archaeological Park date back to the 2nd century AD, when great building projects were undertaken. By this time, the colonia had a population of around 10,000 people and was a great agricultural hub. However, it was utterly destroyed by the Germanic Franks in the 3rd century and, despite final attempts to breathe life back into the settlement including further fortification, it was abandoned by the 4th century.

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LOVE the video Wippermannl. Thank you for posting it🙏🏻

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So cool!!

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Interessant wipp dat is waar je zaterdag geweest bent toppie 👍

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wipp I had a dream last night that you were a movie star, everyone at dougies live this morning had a blast

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Thanks, I feel honoured😂

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Wow 😍ancient Roman structures

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agree but the dutch in that period thought different. they destroyed the city and went back living in mudhuts😅