Experience the archaeological depot of Gorinchem
During the National Archaeology Days, the municipal archaeological depot of Gorinchem opens its doors annually. Come and see 30 years of archaeological research on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 19, 20, and 21, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM: from wall tiles, tobacco pipes, and children's toys to finds from the 15th century.de century. Admire dice with surprising stories and the…
Heavy war ammunition found along the Dalemsedijk
In October 2023, a special find was made during work on the Dalemsedijk and the waterway behind the Fortes Lyceum in Gorinchem. Twelve heavy stone balls with a diameter of up to 50 cm emerged from the river clay. Presumably leftover 'war ammunition' from the time of the Arkel Wars (1401-1412). The balls were on…
Animal images on an old wall in the Burgstraat
During the restoration of the building Burgstraat 7 in Gorinchem, a dividing wall with wall tiles appeared in 1997. Because the wall was not maintained, the tiles were carefully removed and transferred to the municipal depot. 'De Wan' before and after the restoration in 1997 The tiles date from the 17e century and are very likely (partly)…
Classic heroes from behind old wallpaper in the Burgstraat
In 1881 the house was Burgstraat 33 in Gorinchem, opposite the house with the renaissance facade 't Coemt al van God (1563), a special discovery was made. During work, two classical heroes unexpectedly appeared, hidden behind the old wallpaper. What turned out? Two special tile tableaus with images of the Carthaginian warlord Hannibal and his…
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Municipal depot for archaeologyArkelsedijk 24
4206 AC Gorinchem
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(0183) 66 01 78
info@archeologiegorinchem.com