Ovelgönne bread roll

The Ovelgönne bread roll consists of charred remains measuring 35 millimeters in length and 22.94 millimeters in width with pointed ends.

In May 1952, archaeologists discovered this ancient bread roll during excavations at a loam mine in the Buxtehude district of Ovelgönne, dating back to 800-500 BCE.

This bread roll represents early European baking methods, made with finely ground wheat flour without yeast or sourdough, and baked in a stone oven.

Visitors can examine the original bread roll fragment and its reconstruction at the permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum Hamburg in Harburg.

Radiological examinations of the bread roll revealed two metal particles embedded in the dough, raising questions about Iron Age baking practices.

Location: Buxtehude

GPS coordinates: 53.44720,9.73901

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:07