Treasure hunt in Prohlis: Coveted artifacts from castle ruins!

Treasure hunt in Prohlis: Coveted artifacts from castle ruins!

The Prohliser Plattenviertel in Dresden, once characterized by an imposing neo-Renaissance castle, has once again aroused the interest of historians and curious people in recent weeks. An exciting excavation project, supported by Moritz Freiherr von Crailsheim, the great-great-grandson of the castle builder, has led to remarkable finds. This artifactual treasure hunt not only brings to light the history of the castle, but also that of the entire region, which has a settlement history of over 7,000 years, as [tag24.de](https://www.tag24.de/dresden/lokales/schatzsuche-in-prohlis-artefäre-aus-dem-19-jahr Jahrhundert-entdeckt-3400347) reports.

Prohlis Castle was built between 1887 and 1888 according to plans by the architects Kirsten and Kreyhsig. It was created from the conversion of a farmstead and was the life's work of Johann Christian Freiherr von Kapp-herr. But history took a tragic turn when the building burned down after a mysterious fire in 1980. There is still speculation today about the circumstances of the fire, after the family had already been expropriated after 1945. In 1985 the castle finally had to give way to demolition, and only the park remained as a relic of the once proud past, according to wikipedia.de.

Treasure hunting brings back history

In recent weeks, numerous children and adults armed with shovels and buckets have dug historical artifacts out of the ground. Remains of stucco, a door lock and even a silver fork came to light. What many people don't know is that the magnificent castle was more than just a home; It housed a small art collection and showed a keen interest in genealogy and heraldry, as the Kapp-herr family once did.

The head of the excavations, Peter Neukirch, who looks after the Palitzsch Museum, is enthusiastic about the finds and the interest from the population. The exposed foundation walls and ceramic tiles of the castle bathroom tell stories from days long past. City district office manager Jörg Lämmerhirt has already announced that he will fill the ruins back with life. A newly created stele in the Prohlis woods expands the “Archaeo-Path” with a twelfth station, which underlines the cultural and historical value of the region and illustrates the history from the Ice Age to the present, reports [tag24.de](https://www.tag24.de/dresden/lokales/schatzsuche-in-prohlis-artefäre-aus-dem-19- Jahrhundert-entdeckt-3400347).

Dresden and its cultural heritage

Dresden was a center of culture and industry in the 20th century, including during the GDR era. The city experienced great destruction during the Second World War, and the decades that followed were characterized by an ideological imprint on its cultural heritage. [ddr-museum.de] lists many objects that reflect this time. The renovation of baroque buildings and the demolition of ruinous structures continue to shape the cityscape to this day.

The excavation project currently underway not only offers exciting insights into the castle's past, but also promotes awareness of Dresden's rich history and its cultural development. The combination of historical finds and the need for cultural memory makes the Prohliser Plattenviertel a place where history comes to life - a golden find for every history buff!