Saathain

Saathain, with a population of 516, is a Village (Ortsteil) of the municipality of Röderland in the Elbe-Elster district of southern Brandenburg. It is located next to the mouth of the Große Röder into the Black Elster, on the southern border of the Lower Lusatian Heath Nature Park.

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Population: 516
Elevation: 90
Dialing code: 03533

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Commons category: Saathain
postal code: 04932
P8168: Q281042

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Geography
Geology
Climate
History
Etymology and the first documented mention
From the late Middle Ages to the Electoral Saxon Peasants' Revolt
From the Congress of Vienna to the Second World War
From the post-war period to the present day
Population Development
Politics
Representation on the Municipal Level
2019 Election
2014 Election
2008 Election
Other Elections
Culture and Sights
Cultural events
Club life
Sights
Saathain as the Cradle of the Saxon traveling marionette theater.
Economy and Infrastructure
Economy and Transport
Education
Media
Notable people
Literature
References
External links

The first documented mention of the village dates back to 1140 in a contract between and Conrad, Margrave of Meissen. Due to the settlement of several puppeteer families in the 19th century, Saathain is considered the cradle of the Saxon traveling marionette theater. On October 26, 2003, Saathain and the surrounding villages of Haida, Reichenhain, Stolzenhain, Wainsdorf, Würdenhain and the municipality's future seat of government, Prösen, formed the municipality of Röderland. The former Saathain Castle is one of the cultural centers of the municipality and the district of Elbe-Elster, hosting numerous concerts and exhibitions. Today, the grounds include a rose garden with around 5,000 rose bushes, a 17th-century church (see: ) and a summer café built on the foundations of Saathain Castle, which was destroyed in 1945.