"Ascending balloons head towards Jupiter, indicating potential imminent resumption of the Mainz Jupiter project?"
The iconic Jupiter Column, a symbol of Roman identity and a testament to the city's rich history, may return to Mainz in early spring 2026, according to recent updates. This monumental structure, known as the Große Mainzer Jupiter-Säule, is a unique relic that showcases the coexistence of Roman and Celtic origins in ancient Mogontiacum.
The column, which is the largest and most impressive of its kind ever found north of the Alps, served as a model for an entire genre. However, it has been absent from its original place for the past ten years due to restoration work. From 2015 to 2022, the Jupiter Column underwent extensive restoration, and now, it is ready for re-erection, according to the association 'Save the Roman'.
Despite the restoration being completed, the city of Mainz has informed that extensive geological investigations and static calculations are required before the column can be re-erected. These calculations have been confirmed to be available, and it has been clarified that the installation is not dependent on an iron core. The column needs a stainless steel skeleton for reinforcement, and the base needs to be reinforced as well.
The absence of the Jupiter Column for too long could lead to the memory of it fading. To keep the memory alive, the Invisible Roman Guard (IRG) recreated the Jupiter Column using nine-meter-high balloons as a symbol for the demand that the column return. Kathrin Dohle sent a balloon pillar into the sky as a visible sign for the website ourwebsite.com, where more details about the Great Mainz Jupiter Column and its history can be found.
The company Sauer, however, claims that the column has been fully restored and can be erected immediately. Yet, the city of Mainz has not indicated a change of heart regarding the return of the Jupiter Column. The association 'Save the Roman' and the IRG are demanding its return to its original place, arguing that the column is a special monument that represents the city's past and identity.
The Jupiter Column is a symbol of the city's Roman heritage and a testament to the coexistence of Roman and Celtic origins in ancient Mogontiacum. Its return in early spring 2026 will undoubtedly bring a sense of pride and nostalgia to the people of Mainz.
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