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Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Wassenach

Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley

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Wassenach

Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley

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Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley

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    July 21, 2018

    The path leads directly past striking boulders. There was a long time ago basalt mined there - today a paradise for romping especially for children.

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      These chunks of basalt are an ancient Roman quarry.

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        May 22, 2020

        Interesting for friends of archeology. The Mauerley was created when the Veitskopf volcano erupted 200,000 years ago. The exposed lava flow has served as a quarry since Roman times. The signs of degradation can still be seen today. E.g. Wedge pockets that were hammered into the boulders to jump out individual blocks of stone. In addition to millstones, building materials were also mined.

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          Location: Wassenach, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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