A Late Roman Quay in the River Meuse near Cuijk, Netherlands

What is it about?

Summary The discovery of the waterlogged remains of massive oak foundation piles, in the river Meuse near the Dutch city Cuijk, led to the discovery of a unique late Roman site. The piles, driven into the riverbed, had protected a vast layer of organic material, mixed with all kind of artefacts, against erosion by the river. Enhanced erosion during the last decades uncovered much of the structure and artefacts, which were meticulously observed and collected by divers of the Dutch foundation Mergor in Mosam (MIM-2013). Analysis of all data provided much information about the environment and life in Ceuclum, the Roman city at Cuijk.

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Why is it important?

The report is important because this discovery represents an extreme rare waterlogged site that gives an unique insight in various aspects of the life and culture of Romanised Cuijk.