Tomb Monument - Augst, BL, Switzerland
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fi67
N 47° 31.938 E 007° 43.956
32T E 404606 N 5265097
The tomb monument of a noble citizen is located about 50 meters east of the east gate of Augusta Raurica.
Waymark Code: WMDTJF
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 02/23/2012
Views: 7
This tomb monument is located about 50 meters east of the east gate of Augusta Raurica. It was the monument for a noble citizen of the late 1st century AD. The monument is a "bustum" i.e. it was erected at the site of cremation after the dead was burned to ashes. It has a diameter of 15 meters and was probably about 4 to 8 meters high.
According to a scientific analysis it was a 30 to 40 years old person, most probably male with a spiral disease. A large amount of grave goods was found as well, mostly food like grain, animal bone, wine amphorae.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: 0
Opening days/times:
10:00 - 17:00
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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