Mysterious stone foundation unearthed beneath Seligenstadt’s Steinheimer Straße

What lies beneath Seligenstadt’s streets? A strange stone structure stumps archaeologists—and delays a routine resurfacing project.

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2025 November 25 . 3:04 AM

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In foreground of the picture there is a stone, on the stone there is text. At the top it might be a... — In foreground of the picture there is a stone, on the stone there is text. At the top it might be a statue. On the right there are dried twigs, soil and plant. In the center of the background it is road.

Mysterious stone foundation unearthed beneath Seligenstadt’s Steinheimer Straße

Workers resurfacing Steinheimer Straße in Seligenstadt have made an unexpected discovery. Beneath the road, they uncovered a stone foundation with an unusual shape. The find has prompted an investigation by local authorities.

The foundation appears to be basin-shaped, standing out from typical structures in the area. City officials and the Lower Monument Protection Office of Offenbach District are now examining the site. Their goal is to determine its origin and historical significance.

The discovery adds a layer of intrigue to the roadworks in Seligenstadt. Officials have not yet shared findings, leaving the foundation’s story untold for now. Work on the street remains ongoing under close monitoring.