On Friday, the Regional Centre of Archaeological Research in Dalheim was inaugurated at the former Simon-Calteux café in Dalheim, involving representatives of Luxembourg's Ministry of Culture, the National Sites and Monuments Service, the National Archaeological Research Centre and Dalheim Municipality.

This building had been renovated by the National Sites and Monuments Service, and has been transformed into a regional centre for research and study of Roman relics. It houses offices and residences for archaeologists, and will also be a meeting place for researchers and between those interested in archeology.

During the inauguration cermony, the various speakers emphasised the importance of conservation and enhancement of these special places, which testify to the Gallo-Roman presence in the territory. The Secretary of State for Culture, Guy Arendt, commended the work done by all parties involved in this ambitious project, which is proposed as a link between historical and modern research techniques: "Close collaboration between researchers and volunteers working for mediation of land is important to make accessible information and discoveries to the public and to future generations."

On the occasion of the inauguration, a facsimile of the stele discovered at the site a few years ago was unveiled and the first scientific monograph on the Gallo-Roman site of Dalheim "Das Theater von Dalheim gallorömische" by Peter Henrich was presented.

Photo by Ministry of Culture