Archaeologists in Stuttgart, Germany, have discovered a Roman horse cemetery containing over 100 horse skeletons. The discovery occurred during excavations for a new construction project in the Bad Cannstatt district, according to the Stuttgart State Office for Monument Preservation.
Bad Cannstatt was a significant Roman military site in southwestern Germany during the 2nd century AD. Researchers believe the horses belonged to a cavalry unit stationed there. The unit likely had over 700 horses, and deceased animals were buried away from the settlement.
The site was initially identified as a potential horse cemetery in 1920 during residential construction, based on earlier findings of horse skeletons. The recent finds confirm this interpretation and provide further insights into Roman military practices and the importance of horses in their operations.