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).

Figure 02: Even today, it is possible to see remnants of the former Roman main road, such as the Roman road here in the Ledenitzen (Photo: Laura Pösendorfer)

Figure 02: Even today, it is possible to see remnants of the former Roman main road, such as the Roman road here in Ledenitzen (Photo: Laura Pösendorfer).

Figure 03: The KIAGK team at Orainsattelu.

Figure 03: The KIAGK team at Orainsattelu.

Figure 01: Course of the so-called Norian main road, shown in the Franciscan cadastre (map created by Stefan Pircher).

Figure 01: Course of the so-called Norian main road, shown in the Franciscan cadastre (map created by Stefan Pircher).

Abbildung 02: Auf der Stätte sind noch deutlich Spuren von Mauern aus der Antike erkennbar.Rome's forgotten border in Carinthia
Figure 02: Pieces of the skeleton came to light after a tree was knocked down by the wind.Pörtschach
Published On: 23. May 2025Categories: ongoing, Research excavation

About the Author: Laura Pösendorfer

Laura Lucia Pösendorfer, MA BA, completed both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Classical and Provincial Roman Archaeology at the University of Graz. Her research interests lie in the cultural mediation of archaeological topics, the study of Roman small finds, and settlement archaeology. Professionally, she gained experience as a fieldwork team member and deputy excavation director on various projects in Styria and Carinthia. Additionally, she works as treasurer for the non-profit association Archaeological Research Network Innsbruck, supervises amateur archaeologists, and served as deputy curator of the Argentum Museum.