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Museum for Pre- and Early History and its collection
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The Museum for Pre- and Early History in Saarbrücken is an archaeological institution that provides a comprehensive look into the early history of Saarland. It is housed in the former Saarbrücken district assembly house at Schlossplatz. The museum's collection offers a unique opportunity to delve into the cultural development of humans from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages to the early Middle Ages in Saarland.
Exhibits at the Museum for Pre- and Early History
The museum's exhibits offer a wide range of artifacts, from hand axes to Frankish gold jewelry. Notable exhibits include the grave finds of a Celtic princess from the European Cultural Park Bliesbruck-Reinheim, finds from the Roman Imperial period such as ceramic and glass vessels, tools, coins, and inscriptions, as well as wall paintings from the Villa of Mechern. These exhibits provide a rich and detailed insight into the historical periods they represent.
The Roman Villa Nennig at the Museum
The museum also encompasses the Roman Villa Nennig, which is renowned for its 160 m² large mosaic floor, considered the largest north of the Alps. This remarkable feature adds an extra dimension to the museum's collection, offering visitors a chance to appreciate the grandeur and intricacy of Roman art and architecture.
DEMuseum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
FRMuseum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte de Sarrebruck
History & Anthropology Archaeology Historic house