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Neuss, a city in Germany, has a rich and fascinating history that spans over two millennia. From being a strategic Roman military site to joining the Hanseatic League, Neuss has played a significant role in shaping Europe's past.
The Lower German Limes, a system of Roman frontier fortifications, stretched along the Rhine River, including the area near Neuss. Neuss, known as *Castra Novesia* in Roman times, was an important Roman military site close to this frontier. This border zone was marked by a series of forts, watchtowers, and clearing zones for surveillance and military defense against incursions from Germanic tribes.
Archaeological evidence shows that Roman military camps extended beyond the Limes frontier, suggesting that the Romans viewed the Limes not as an absolute border but as a controlled zone with flexible military reach. This implies that Neuss, as part of this frontier system, was a key point in the Roman strategy to defend the empire’s edge and conduct military expeditions into Germanic territories.
Fast forward to the Middle Ages, Neuss joined the Hanseatic League, a significant influencer of European economy, trade, and politics for nearly 400 years. This trading alliance connected Neuss to the world, particularly with the Netherlands and cities along the North and Baltic Seas. A city walk on July 24, 2022, will explore Neuss's fascinating trading history.
To delve deeper into Neuss's history, visitors can join guided tours at the Clemens Sels Museum Neuss. Two tours are available: "World Heritage in Neuss - Tracing the Lower German Limes" and "Beer, Spices, and Coffee - The Hanse in Neuss." The first tour takes place on July 21, 2022, at 3 PM, while the latter will take place on July 24, 2022, at 3:30 PM. Each tour lasts 90 minutes and costs 5,- € per person.
Since 2021, Neuss has been part of the World Heritage community due to its legion camp, auxiliary fort in Gnadental, and small fort and watchtower at Reckberg. Along the Lower German Limes, castles, legion camps, cities, and cultural landscapes emerged, providing homes to diverse people.
For those interested in learning more about Neuss's rich history, these guided tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the city's past and understand its significance in both the Roman Empire and the Hanseatic League. Registration for the guided tours can be made via the museum's website or by phone at 02131 90 41 41.
[1] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lower-German-Limes [2] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Empire/Germania-Superior [3] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hanseatic-League [4] https://www.archaeology.org/issues/663-1929/articles/limes
The Roman military site in Neuss, being part of the Lower German Limes, offered a lifestyle immersed in home-and-garden aspects of a fortified town. In later centuries, Neuss's role as a member of the Hanseatic League transformed its economy and living conditions, introducing new trade-oriented lifestyles and shaping its home-and-garden elements.
