Spears in the Ditch in Koblenz: Archaeological Find at the House of Archaeology

Event: Spears in the Ditch in Haus der Archäologie, Festung Ehrenbreitstein, Koblenz on 30. October 2026

Date and Time

30. October 2026 10:00

Location

Festung Ehrenbreitstein
Greiffenklaustraße, 56077 Koblenz, Deutschland

About this Event

Exhibitions & Museums

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Archaeology to Marvel At: Spears in the Ditch in Koblenz

The exhibition Spears in the Ditch highlights an extraordinary find from Roman history and brings a piece of archaeology directly to visitors. At the House of Archaeology in the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, the scientific sensation surrounding the wooden obstacles is presented publicly for the first time in a comprehensive manner. The presentation runs from 09/17/2026 to 11/01/2026, daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. ([tor-zum-welterbe.de](https://tor-zum-welterbe.de/festung-ehrenbreitstein/ausstellungen/test-1?utm_source=openai))

A Find That Brings History to Life

For more than 100 years, Roman building remains with a defensive ditch have been known at Blöskopf near Bad Ems. It was only an investigation in 2019 that brought the special wooden spears to light, which once served as protection against attackers. These finds are now the focus of the exhibition and make the archaeological evidence understandable for a broad audience. ([tor-zum-welterbe.de](https://tor-zum-welterbe.de/festung-ehrenbreitstein/ausstellungen/test-1?utm_source=openai))

Tension Between Research and Experience

The exhibition combines expertise, monument preservation, and visual communication. The General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate shows how careful research from excavation findings shapes a tangible event experience. The location itself suits this: the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is one of the most prominent cultural and exhibition sites in the region and offers a historic atmosphere with a unique audience mood. ([tor-zum-welterbe.de](https://tor-zum-welterbe.de/festung-ehrenbreitstein/ausstellungen/test-1?utm_source=openai))

Visit with a Historical Perspective

Those interested in the Roman era, archaeology, and exhibitions with a regional focus will experience a concentrated, easily accessible preliminary presentation in spatial form. The presentation is suitable for families, culture-interested guests, and school groups alike, as it visually stages research results and sharpens the view of the Middle Rhine. ([tor-zum-welterbe.de](https://tor-zum-welterbe.de/festung-ehrenbreitstein/ausstellungen/test-1?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Spears in the Ditch connects a rare archaeological find with an impressive exhibition at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Anyone who wants to not only read history but experience it in its original feeling should firmly plan this date in Koblenz. ([tor-zum-welterbe.de](https://tor-zum-welterbe.de/festung-ehrenbreitstein/ausstellungen/test-1?utm_source=openai))

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