Agricultural archaeology

Malagne is situated in the heart of the Calestien, a zone that consists mainly of lime grounds and in which lots of caves can be found (Han-sur-Lesse, Rochefort, Hotton, Remouchamps).

 

The climate is milder than that in the nearby Ardennes. To put it more precise, the site Malagne

is situated on a lime hill of 235 meters through which the river The Lomme passes.

The Gallic Roman Malagne practises agricultural methods that respect the environment (biological agriculture, biological insecticides, natural measures). Possibilities to keep local beeds and to appear ancient green varieties to full advantage is being investigated.

During the Gallic Roman era the inhabitants of the territory had a thorough knowledge of nature. They were able to put to their advantage all kinds of natural sources, related to stock farming and agricultural farming. Synthetic materials did not exist at the time and so everything had to be produced directly from nature.

For some years an experimental centre exists on the Gallic Roman archaeological park (Centre de Recherche et d'Expérmentation, CRE) that forms a concrete example of integration of agriculture, archaeology and tourism. We emphasize the most important components of our patrimony (tradition, history, nature, agriculture, handy crafts, arts and gastronomy). The complement of this experimental farm and the site Malagne serve common goals: emphasizing our heritage and our origin.

The rich natural heritage that is related to the site Malagne, is an important argument to develop a research centre, financed by the Ministry of Agriculture of the province of Wallonie. This centre developed nature friendly agricultural and stock farming methods (biological agriculture, biological pesticides, natural measures) and has increased the respect for regional breeds and ancient vegetation varieties.

 
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