Hünenpforte, Archaeological site in Holthausen, Germany.
Hünenpforte is an archaeological site featuring stone structures and burial mounds arranged within a natural cave setting. The site in Holthausen contains multiple stone formations spread across the landscape.
The site originated in the Neolithic period when early farming communities settled in the region. Excavations have uncovered pottery and other objects showing occupation across multiple generations.
The site shows how early farming communities honored their dead and organized their society. The stone arrangement reveals what mattered to these people in their daily lives.
Access to the site requires contacting local authorities before visiting, especially for research or educational purposes. The grounds are not wheelchair accessible, and the paths can be uneven.
The natural cave formation was likely as important as the stacked stones for this community's rituals and beliefs. Similar sites across Northern Europe suggest that ideas and practices spread across long distances.
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: http://kudg-holthausen.de/holthausen.php?artid=12
GPS coordinates: 51.35673,7.55335
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26
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