Volkmarskeller, Medieval monastery ruins and archaeological site in Blankenburg, Germany.
The Volkmarskeller features a natural cave system with surrounding stone structures that formed part of an early religious settlement.
On January 17, 1101, the site became a religious center, later housing Cistercian monks from Kamp Abbey under Abbot Roger's leadership.
Excavations conducted between 1884 and 1887 uncovered multiple skeletons and church remains, providing evidence of medieval monastic practices.
The archaeological site offers free access and includes a checkpoint of the Harzer Wandernadel hiking network, with parking available at Eggeröder Brunnen.
The cave complex connects to a former iron ore mine where a memorial stands to commemorate miners who perished in an 1893 dynamite explosion.
Location: Blankenburg
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.79589,10.88555
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:36
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