Whether Ländle or THE LÄND: Baden-Württemberg offers a high quality of life and is home to more than 11 million people. But how did people fare here 2000 years ago? How much do we still have in common with them today?
After the end of the Roman Empire, its provinces north of the Alps fell into a dark age. This is the widespread opinion. The major national exhibition "THE hidden LÄND - We in the first millennium" takes a completely different look at this period. Based on the discoveries and excavations of recent decades, archaeological research takes us back to a millennium full of upheavals, destinies and developments that still form the basis of our lives today.
Independently of the historical sources about important men and great battles, archaeological research goes into depth and tells us about the lives of the people of that time through everyday objects, burials and valuable treasures.
View of the exhibition "THE hidden LÄND - We in the first millennium" © Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg
High-quality exhibits
Experience over 1,500 exhibits from Baden-Württemberg's rich archaeological heritage. Not only magnificent treasure troves, but also everyday objects or unusual individual items have exciting stories to tell. The exhibition, which is sponsored by the state of Baden-Württemberg, offers an exciting tour over 850 m², which includes valuable objects from the collections and holdings of the cooperation partners as well as new finds - and also a series of outstanding national and international loan exhibits to sharpen the content.
State exhibition "THE hidden LÄND - We in the first millennium" © Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg
For the first time in Germany: finds from Ukrainian princely tombs
In addition to treasures and valuables of national importance, we also present finds from international lenders. A particular highlight here are finds from princely tombs in Kariv, Ukraine. They are on display in Germany for the first time and have been made available by the Museum of History and Local Lore in Vynnyky. The objects come from Germanic graves from the first and second centuries AD. They are prestige objects of their time, which were used by an elite that was networked throughout Europe and also operated on a supra-regional level to display status and an elevated lifestyle.
Finds from a warrior's grave, state exhibition "THE hidden LÄND - We in the first millennium" © Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg
Kunstgebäude Stuttgart: The exhibition venue in the heart of Stuttgart
Experience the major state exhibition "THE hidden LÄND" in the heart of the state capital Stuttgart, in the newly renovated Kunstgebäude on Schloßplatz. We are delighted to be able to present archaeological treasures to you in this special setting!
As the main and founding work of the Stuttgart School, the Kunstgebäude Stuttgart is an important part of the architectural ensemble of the Schloßplatz and is considered one of the most beautiful arched halls north of the Alps. The building is a particular eye-catcher with its dodecagonal tower crowned by a sculpture - a golden stag - by the sculptor Ludwig Habich. The building's domed hall, which is over 20 meters high, is impressively integrated into the exhibition design.
September 13, 2024 to January 26, 2025
www.thehiddenlaend.de
Stuttgart Art Building © picture alliance / dpa | Bernd Weissbrod
