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New information point on the Archaeo-Path: Looking for clues in old Prohlis!
Find out more about the new information stele on the Archaeo-Path Dresden, which offers insights into Prohlis Castle and Park.
New information point on the Archaeo-Path: Looking for clues in old Prohlis!
There is something new to discover in Prohlis! The Archaeo-Path Dresden, which has generated a lot of interest since its inauguration in May 2020, has received a twelfth information stele. This latest addition is located on the corner of Dohnaer Straße and Gamigstraße and is dedicated to the theme of Prohlis Castle and Park. How dresden.de According to reports, the “Prohliser Wäldchen” is the remnant of the former castle park, which once shone in all its splendor.
The impressive neo-Renaissance castle, which was built between 1887 and 1888, fell victim to flames in 1980 and was demolished in 1985. In 2000, the “Prohliser Wäldchen” returned to the descendants of the last castle owner. Since then, the Prohlis city district office has worked with great commitment to upgrade the area based on historical models.
Insights into history
In recent years, a museum educational project called “In Search of Prohliser Castle” has captivated both students and interested parties. Since 2021, around 25 school classes and many individuals have been taking part in excavations at the original location of the castle. The goal? To uncover the rediscovered structures of the castle and to awaken interest in the local history. Remarkable finds have already been made: from the remains of a door to broken glass and ceramics to a safe door and stucco elements, such as prohlis-magazin.de added.
The Saxony State Office for Archeology fully supports this initiative. Its task is to record, present and protect archaeological monuments. It can happen that excavations have to be carried out if preserving a monument is no longer possible. In such cases, history is only preserved in documentation to give future generations a glimpse into the past.
The Archaeo-Path in detail
The Archaeo-Path itself is a circular hiking trail around twelve kilometers long that leads through the districts of Prohlis, Nickern and Kauscha. It not only offers a cultural-historical insight, but is also peppered with archaeological, historical and natural history discoveries that range from the Neolithic period to industrialization. There are also eleven stations along the way, which are equipped with information boards over two meters high with exciting content and images.
Highlights of this path include the fascinating circular ditches of Nickern as well as graves from the migration period, presumably from the time of the Lombards. It starts at the Palitzschhof in Prohlis, where the Palitzsch Museum is also located, as the initiative particularly emphasizes. The tour is a real insider tip for anyone who wants to discover the cultural diversity and archaeological treasures of the region.
Another exciting point: The Archaeo-Path also caters to geocaching fever and offers numerous points to search and find. For anyone interested, there will be an updated version of the orientation plan in fold-out format in 2024, which will be distributed in town halls and city district offices.
Overall, it shows that the Archaeo-Path does not just consist of stones and steles, but represents a living connection to Prohlis' history. With every new stele and every find, the stories of this region continue to grow and invite you to delve deeper into the past.