Tumulus of Hottomont, Ancient burial mound in Éghezée, Belgium.
The Tumulus of Hottomont stands 11.5 meters high with a diameter of 50 meters, forming a conical earthen structure crowned with trees.
Dating from the 2nd century, this Gallo-Roman burial site appears on the 1777 Ferraris atlas under the name 'Tomb of Hottomont'.
Archaeological excavations conducted in 1932 investigated local stories connecting the burial site to a general named Otto, though this link remains unproven.
The tumulus sits along the ancient Bavay-Cologne route, known locally as the Roman Road, 2 kilometers southeast of Grand-Rosière-Hottomont.
This burial mound received recognition as an exceptional heritage site in 2013, marking it among the largest preserved tumuli in Wallonia.
Location: Ramillies
GPS coordinates: 50.62283,4.89103
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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