Archaeology in Baden Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states of Germany and can be found on the southwestern region of the country. It is the third most populous state in Germany as well as being the third largest in terms of area. The capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg is Stuttgart and other major cities include Tubingen, Heilbronn, Heidelberg and Mannheim. There are a number of places of geographical interest in Baden-Württemberg, as well as many places of archaeological interest as well. This state of Germany is a fascinating place to visit and has a number of pretty villages, inspiring museums and fantastic natural locations. There are many Hotel Baden-Württemberg establishments all over the state so finding a great place to stay will never be a problem.
The western part of the state is bordered by the Rhine river, as well as large sections of the southern border as well. The main mountain range in Baden-Württemberg is the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) which rises east of the Rhine valley. This is a romantic area of Germany and the birth place for a number of different fairy tales. The region of Baden-Württemberg is a historical part of Germany that combines the traditional states of Baden, Hohenzollern and Wuttemberg. Being a part of Europe that has been inhabited for such a long time, there are a number of archaeological discoveries which have been made throughout the state. Visiting some of these archaeology sites is one reason why people come to this part of Germany. The Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology is also a well respected addition to this field of study and a popular tourist destination.
The Romans have left their mark on this region of Germany along with the Staufen dynasty, the Allemannians and the many regional dukes and kings of ages past. There are many different ages and types of civilizations who have had an effect on the surrounding land of Baden-Württemberg and a lot of them have left something of interest behind. One early example of archaeological evidence from another age is Mount Ipf near Ostalbkreis. This is a hill fort with evidence of occupation from the bronze age though to the iron age, or from 1200 to 300 BC. There are much later examples of past civilizations living in Baden-Württemberg as well, and the Maulbronn Abbey (or Maulbronn Monastry) is a good example of the work of more recent local ancestors.
For anyone looking for accommodation in southern Germany (Übernachtungen in Süddeutschland) there are certain things to keep in mind. You may want to be close to transportation for the next leg of your journey to Bavaria or you may wish to be close to the museums and galleries in Baden-Württemberg. Anyone interested in archaeology however is going to want to have access to their own vehicle. Sites such as the Roman villa near Langenau, Vogelherd cave and the Celtic Princely Barrow are all far part enough to make your own transportation a necessity. Discovering the local archaeology can be a very rewarding thing to do while on a holiday in Baden-Württemberg.