As a body responsible for this project, the district Merzig-Wadern respectively the Cultural Foundation of the district of Merzig-Wadern was found. Since August 1986, an area of about 2 hectares was released on the spot, fenced in and prepared for excavation. In cooperation with the community Perl as property owner and the employment office of Saarlouis and Merzig the archaeological investigations began on April the 1st 1987. By establishing an infrastructure like an excavation house with office-rooms, lounges and storerooms, ideal working conditions were created. Because of the large find accumulation, first of all ceramics and wall paintings, an additional building was established in winter 1987/88, which.
