Kalkriese

• Kalriese, located 14 miles (22km) to the north of Osnabruck in Germany, is the site of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE.
• Here Arminius defeated three Roman Legions commanded by Varus.

Museum

• Kalkriese Museum and Park
  • Over 5,000 artefacts belonging to the three lost legions have now been excavated from the site and are on display in the museum.

Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

• The Battle of Teutoburg Forest was a Battle fought in Germany in 9 CE, by Varus, the Governor of Germania, against an alliance of Germanic Tribes under Arminius.
• Varus’ three Legions were destroyed in one of the worst defeats of the Roman Army.

Kalkriese Museum and Park