Revive the Roman Mainz's Glory - New Organization Aims to Enhance the Display of Ancient Roman Artifacts in Mainz
A new association, "Save our Roman Website," was established in Mainz last week, with the goal of preserving and promoting the city's rich Roman history. The association plans to enhance public awareness and education, support cultural tourism, and collaborate with local authorities and organizations.
The association's inception was preceded by an inventory of the topic of Roman Mainz, which made headlines in February 2025. The group has expressed concern about the careless handling and lack of concept for the ancient Roman monuments in the Mainz cityscape.
The association's plans include improving the visibility and presentation of Roman artifacts in the cityscape, organising Roman festivals and events, and raising funds for the preservation of monuments. To achieve these goals, the association aims to collaborate harmoniously with all actors involved in Roman Mainz, including the Cologne association "Save Roman Cologne."
Among the founding members of the association is Mainz's funding department head, Karsten Lange (CDU), who will contribute his expertise. The association also intends to establish a scientific advisory board to ensure that its efforts are based on sound research.
The association's efforts are not seen as competition to other initiatives, especially the Initiative Roman Mainz (IRM), but rather as a means to collaborate and strengthen the advocacy for the preservation and care of the Roman monuments in Mainz.
The association's brochure, published in May 2025, caused a stir and was criticised by the city. However, it served as a thought-provoking impetus for improvements, despite a deafening silence from the IRM, which had previously made efforts to save the Roman heritage.
The association's focus on rescuing the Roman heritage under cultural-political and scientific aspects, as well as its commitment to developing attractive offers for children and students, modern new formats, and a contemporary internet presence, indicate a fresh and innovative approach to the preservation of Mainz's Roman heritage.
Mainz, known for its well-preserved Roman theatre, temples, and ancient shipwrecks, has a rich Roman history that blends with medieval and modern elements, reflecting a deep historical identity. The "Save our Roman Website" association aims to capitalise on this unique heritage by improving the city's Roman sites and increasing public engagement with the city's Roman past.
For those seeking more detailed and precise information about the association, it is recommended to consult local Mainz heritage or cultural preservation groups, municipal websites, or contact the city’s tourism office directly.
The "Save our Roman Website" association, aiming to enhance Mainz's Roman sites and increase public engagement, also envisions a home-and-garden makeover of the city's Roman monuments, intending to create a lifestyle where history harmoniously coexists with modern life. To achieve this, the association plans to collaborate with local authorities, organizations, and even the "Save Roman Cologne" association.
