About
Het Romeins Museum is looking for 60 volunteers to help map the Roman road network. The workshop is on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 19:30 at De Vondst in Heerlen.
What to expect
In a workshop you learn how to spot possible traces of Roman roads using aerial photos and digital elevation maps.
- You do not need to be an archaeologist
- Afterwards you work at home in an online GIS viewer
- The museum is looking for 60 volunteers
- Het Romeins Museum and Via Belgica organise it
Questions
When does WORKSHOP HEERLEN – Help map Roman roads in Limburg start and end?
WORKSHOP HEERLEN – Help map Roman roads in Limburg runs Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is WORKSHOP HEERLEN – Help map Roman roads in Limburg?
WORKSHOP HEERLEN – Help map Roman roads in Limburg takes place at De Vondst, Raadhuisplein 20, Heerlen.
How do I sign up?
Use the online registration form:
Do I need to be an archaeologist?
No, you do not need to be an archaeologist.
In the workshop you learn how to recognise possible traces of Roman roads.
How many volunteers are needed?
60 enthusiastic volunteers.
What do I do after the workshop?
You then work independently at home in an online GIS viewer.
You look for old raised areas, striking straight lines or other traces of a forgotten Roman road.
Kids
Getting there
De Vondst, Raadhuisplein 20, 6411 HK Heerlen, Limburg, NL
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