Lich, Hesse
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lich is a town in the district of Gießen, Hesse, Germany, situated 12 km southeast of Gießen. Archaeological findings indicate settlement dating back over 100,000 years, including evidence of Neanderthals and Roman presence with the Castrum Arnsburg. It received market rights in 1300 from Emperor Albert I and has been historically linked to the Counts of Falkenstein and the House of Solms.
Statistics
Area
77.61 km²
Population
14,310