Frankleben hoard

The Frankleben hoard is a Bronze Age collection found in three ceramic vessels containing metal objects. The find includes a large quantity of sickles and tools that were discovered in a valley.

The hoard was discovered by chance during coal mining operations in 1946 and dates from between 1500 and 1250 BC. The items were buried then and lay underground for thousands of years before being unearthed.

The sickles in the collection feature markings that represent some of the earliest known symbols used in central Europe. These marks suggest how people of that time already used counting and communication methods.

The collection is housed in a museum where visitors can see the objects. Information about opening hours and the exact location should be checked before visiting.

The sickles bear markings that count up to 29, which matches the lunar cycle. This suggests that people already tracked astronomical patterns and used them for their timekeeping.

Location: Braunsbedra

GPS coordinates: 51.30000,11.93000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00