Overview

• The objects encompass pits, postholes, house foundations, tools and pottery shards uncovered across the eight-kilometer excavation corridor.
• Artifacts span from Neolithic stone tools and polished axes to medieval ceramics, mapping more than 6,000 years of human activity.
• A preserved Laufhorizont surface dating back 7,000 years offers visible traces of ancient footpaths in unusually good condition.
• After wrapping up preliminary surveys, the Landesamt für Archäologie Sachsen will deploy two teams of 16 archaeologists in September for in-depth digs.
• Roadworks for the B169 expansion remain on track for a 2026 start following completion of mandatory heritage assessments.