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Friday, 01.08.2003 - Mont Vully, Fribourg

The oppidum on the Mont Vully was fortified since the end of the second or beginning of the first century BC.

Earth rampartIt was given up presumably in the year 58 BC when the Helvetians wanted to leave the area of the present Switzerland. When they returned they obviously did not use this place anymore.

Recently a part of the earth rampart wasEarth rampart reconstructed. It is a question of a rampart section south of the gate.

In the rampart were admitted vertical oak stakes. Thinner horizontal stakes were also added. The rampart was faced with stones.

Quick Info:

What yes/no Remark
Visible yes At the coordinates 273 670/201 260
Informative signum yes  
- with detailed information yes  
- with  sketch(es) yes  
Signposts yes  
Shelter no  
24 hours accessible yes  
Temporarily laid open / temporarily exhibition no  
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