Opfermoor Vogtei, Iron Age sacrificial bog and archaeological site in Vogtei, Germany.
Description
Opfermoor Vogtei is an open-air museum with archaeological sites in a boggy landscape in central Germany. The complex features a shallow lake with reconstructed Iron Age shrines and a third-century Germanic village.
History
The site served as a ceremonial center for Germanic peoples in pre-Christian times and was used across several centuries. Excavations between 1957 and 1964 uncovered circular enclosures made of hazel branches and wooden religious objects.
Culture
The site displays objects from Germanic religious ceremonies such as tools and animal bones that reveal insights into ancient beliefs. Visitors can see how these items played a role in ritual practices.
Practical
The museum lets visitors try traditional skills such as bread baking, weaving, archery, and spear throwing. The grounds are easy to navigate and work well for a half-day visit with family.
Did you know?
The museum was developed over many decades and displays one of the largest known Iron Age ceremonial sites in Central Europe. The location sits at Germany's geographical center point, which gives it special importance for archaeological research.
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