On the way along Roman roads through Carinthia

In 2024, it was possible to completely trace the route of the so-called Noric Main Road from Aquileia (Italy) to Velden on Lake Wörthersee. This required field surveys, GIS analyses, extensive literature research, and map studies. After this initial success, the project is set to continue in 2025 and be extended to the regions of Lake Millstätter and Upper Drautal. Important cooperation partners include the EU project ,,Strada – Simulation of Transport between the Adriatic Sea and the Danube” as well as ,,Landesarchäologie Salzburg”. Through this cross-border collaboration, it will be possible to trace the road from Iuvavum/Salzburg to Aquileia (Italy).

Fig. 02: Even today, remnants of the former Roman main road can be seen, such as the Roman road in Ledenitzen here (Photo: Laura Pösendorfer).

Fig. 02: Even today, remnants of the former Roman main road can be seen, such as the Roman road in Ledenitzen here (Photo: Laura Pösendorfer).

Fig. 03: The KIAGK team at the Orainsattel.

Fig. 03: The KIAGK team at the Orainsattel.

Fig. 01: The course of the so-called Noric main road, shown in the Franziszeische Cadastre (map created by Stefan Pircher).

Fig. 01: The course of the so-called Noric main road, shown in the Franziszeische Cadastre (map created by Stefan Pircher).

Rome's forgotten border in Carinthia
Fig. 02: The skeletal parts came to light after a windthrow from a tree.Pörtschach
Published On: 23. May 2025Categories: Forschungsgrabung, laufend

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