Bronzezeitliche Befestigung bei Bernstorf

The archaeological site extends over 13 hectares and includes a 1.6-kilometer-long wooden-earth wall structure north of the Alps.

The settlement, dating from 1675 to 1510 BCE during the Middle Bronze Age, was destroyed by a fire around 1360 BCE reaching temperatures of 1300°C.

Excavations revealed gold ornaments including a diadem and pendants, along with amber artifacts bearing inscriptions in Mycenaean Linear B script.

More than half of the original fortification has been lost due to gravel extraction operations that began in the 1950s.

Scientific investigations since 2013 sparked debates about the authenticity of the gold findings, suggesting possible modern manufacturing techniques.

GPS coordinates: 48.41890,11.60980

Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:56