The History of Cologne Podcast is a podcast that tells the story of the Germany’s fourth largest city (1.05 million people) and its 2,000 year long history. A triweekly schedule for episodes covering all eras from Roman times to current events.
In this episode, we leave the chronological path of our narrative. We are going to visit a Roman Cologne that might have been just like this. Between the years 100-250 CE. This time span of 150 years was the golden age of Roman Cologne.
In this episode we leave the chronological path of our narrative. We are going to visit a Roman Cologne that might have been just like this. Between the year 100-250 CE. This timespan of 150 years was the golden age of Roman Cologne. CLICK TO ENLARGE PICTURES!
Road to ancient Cologne
CLICK TO ENLARGE! This is the way we enter ancient Cologne from the north. The blue circle is where we walk through the northern gate. Left 1,800 years ago, on the right today. Many parts of the Roman city wall are still used as foundations. (yellow line)Reconstruction of how a Roman street to ancient Cologne might have looked like. As you can see. The tombs are right next to the street.
Tomb of Poblicius
Due to the Corona outbreak and the closure of all museums I had to use pictures from Wikipedia. And it doesn’t help that the museum is currently closed as it is being renovated right now. As always, click or tap on the pictures to enlarge them.
This is just one of two former side entrances for pedestrians.Black and white image of the keystones of Cologne’s northern city gate. I would have taken the picture myself in color, but as I said. The museum is closed for several years.
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