Keltisch-Römische Tempelanlage Juddekirchhof

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Bahnhofstr. 4, 54568 Gerolstein

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The Roman Marcus Victorius Polentius donated a temple dedicated to the goddess Caiva on the Munterley Plateau in 124 AD, presumably in gratitude for a victorious battle. Today the place of worship is popularly called "Juddekirchhof". The name comes from "Joddekirchhoff", i.e. "yard around the church (sanctuary) of the Jodd", where "Jodd" is synonymous with "godfather". The Celtic matrons had about the same duties as Catholic godmothers. After the destruction by the Franks in the 6th century, the foundations and remains of the surrounding walls of the temple district have been preserved to this day. The Celtic-Roman memorial is open all year round.

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