A Late Roman Quay in the River Meuse near Cuijk, Netherlands. (2nd May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seinen, P. A.; van den Besselaar, J. A.
• Is Part Of: International journal of nautical archaeology. Volume 43:Number 2(2014:Sep.)
• Page Start: 330
• Page End: 342
• Publication Date: 2014-05-02
• Subjects: Underwater archaeology -- Periodicals; 930.102804
• DOI: 10.1111/1095-9270.12061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-2414

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The detection of the waterlogged remains of massive oak foundation piles in the river Meuse near the Dutch city of Cuijk led to the discovery of a unique Late Roman site. The piles, driven into the river‐bed, had protected vast layers of organic material containing all kind of artefacts against erosion by the river. Increased erosion during recent decades has uncovered much of the structure and artefacts, which have been meticulously recorded and collected by divers of the Dutch foundation Mergor in Mosam. Analysis of all data retrieved over the past 20 years has provided much information about the environment and life in <italic>Ceuclum</italic>, the Roman city of Cuijk.</p> </abstract>