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One such area has been discovered by archaeologists at Haltern on the Lippe. This almost rectangular site sat on a hill and was protected by both a wall and trenches. As was both convenient and representative, there was evidence of a “praetorium,” which served as a base for the Commander, or a “principia,” which served as a base for the legions’ staff. Also evident are barracks for soldiers, housing for officials, an infirmary, a temple and civil workshops. The luxury is extraordinary for such an encampment. Among the indications of the plush standard of living are lead plumbing and expensive ceramics. All this shows that Varus no longer saw this part of the Germanic territory as a critical war zone. Haltern was to serve as the cornerstone for a Roman city on the Lippe. The proconsul from Rome saw himself on the best path toward the establishment of a “Germania Romana,” to sit beside the Roman province of Gaul.

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