The Murus Gallicus of Basilia
22 September 2021
More than 2000 years ago, the Celts (the tribe of Rauraci) built the first fortification of Basilia, the Murus Gallicus. Around 80 B.C., the Celtic population sought shelter behind fortified buildings, probably because Germanic tribes appeared. Along the Rhine, fortified centres were built at strategic points, such as on the Münsterhügel. The settlement was surrounded by … Read more » “The Murus Gallicus of Basilia”