There were many territories that made up the Roman Empire. These territories that made up the Empire helped to make the Roman Empire one of the greatest civilizations of its time and probably of the greatest of all time. One of these territories was Germania which later developed into the present day country of Germany. The history that we know of Ancient Germany comes from ancient sources that have been discovered through archaeology, written history, and also oral history.
Archaeology is a large part of how the history of Germany has been compiled.
Through archaeological digs it has been established how Roman culture influenced the Germans and also what kind of lifestyle the German people led. Archaeologists have discovered remains of German graves that show evidence of Roman influence in their dress. One such grave, in Landifay, France, contained a man and his wife. The man was wearing a typical Roman cavalry officer's uniform. This evidence suggests the degree of how the two cultures may have influenced on another.