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Nibelungenmuseum and the legend (Worms, Germany)

Posted on April 14, 2009 by technotink

Nibelunglied: The Saga of the Nibelungs (“Song of the Nibelungs”) Is an epic poem done in Middle High German. The story tells of dragon-slayer Siegfried at the court of the Burgundians, how he was murdered, and of his wife Kriemhild’s … Continue reading →

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Worms Dom (Cathedral) – Worms, Germany

Posted on April 14, 2009 by technotink

replica monument of the Worms Dom Worms Dom (Cathedral) The Worms Dom, or “Wormser Dom” is also known as the “Cathedral of St Peter”. This is the principal church and chief building of the city of Worms, Germany. It represents … Continue reading →

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The Key and Dragon (Worms, Germany)

Posted on April 14, 2009 by technotink

The Sacred Key of Worms Worms comes from “Lindwurn” or “Dragon slain by Siegfried under the linden tree.””Yet more I know of Seigfried that well your your ear may hold. Beneath the lindeu tree he slew the dragon bold; Then … Continue reading →

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Roman-German Museum, Cologne, Germany

Posted on April 6, 2009 by technotink

ROMAN-GERMANIC MUSEUM www.museenkoeln.de – 0221 22124438 – 32 Bewertungen * Cologne, Germany In the heart of the city center right to the side of the Cologne Cathedral, lies Cologne’s German/Roman Museum. The Roman-Germanic Museum (RGM, in German: Römisch-Germanisches Museum) is … Continue reading →

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The Roman Amphitheatre at Xanten (Germany)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by technotink

The Amphitheatre LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten / LVR-RömerMuseum * Trajanstraße 4, 46509 Xanten, Germany * Phone: +49 (0) 28 01 / 712 – 0 * [email protected] * http://www.apx.de/english/archaeologicalpark/rec_buildings/amphitheatre.htm The Amphitheatre During the Roman occupation, their engineers built a new type of … Continue reading →

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The Harbour Temple at the Xanten Archaeological Park (Germany)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by technotink

The Harbour Temple (Colonia Upia Traiana) LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten / LVR-RömerMuseum * Trajanstraße 4, 46509 Xanten, Germany * Phone: +49 (0) 28 01 / 712 – 0 * [email protected] * http://www.apx.de/english/archaeologicalpark/rec_buildings/harbour+temple.htm In the Archaeologie Park resides a partially reconstructed ruins … Continue reading →

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Xanten Archaeological Park (Germany)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by technotink

Xanten Archaeological Park LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten * Trajanstraße 4, 46509 Xanten, Germany * Phone: +49 (0) 28 01 / 712 – 0 * [email protected] * http://www.apx.de/ * Adults: EUR 5.00 * Children (over the age of six): EUR 2.50 * … Continue reading →

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Cooking Pot burial at Xanten, Germany

Posted on March 31, 2009 by technotink

Buried in a Cooking Pot The Germans had no special ceramic objects for their graves; they used cooking and dining dishes, as well as storage vessels .

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The Boy of Luttingen (Xanten, Germany)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by technotink

The Boy of Luttingen (Bronze) served to carry trays and was probably installed in one of the legate palaces of Vetera I.

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Romer Museum (Xanten, Germany)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by technotink

Romer Museum (Roman Museum) LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten / LVR-RömerMuseum * Trajanstraße 4, 46509 Xanten, Germany * Phone: +49 (0) 28 01 / 712 – 0 * [email protected] * http://www.apx.de/ * Adults: EUR 5.00 * Children (over the age of six): … Continue reading →

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