In the heart of Elisengarten, a quiet window into Aachen’s early history opens beneath a glass display. The archaeological showcase reveals various stages of excavation, ranging from Stone Age traces to Roman-era finds and medieval remains. Amid walls, floor structures, and carefully excavated artifacts, you get a sense of how life in this place has changed over millennia. The depth of the layers speaks of change and continuity, and as you stand before the transparent enclosure, the present gently merges with the past.