Oppidum Milseburg, Celtic archaeological site on Milseburg mountain, Hesse, Germany
Oppidum Milseburg is a Celtic fortified settlement on a volcanic mountain summit at roughly 835 meters, featuring stone walls and circular defensive structures. The remains show house foundations and fortification systems that once protected the settlement.
The settlement developed in two main periods: first between 1200 and 800 BC, then experienced resettlement from around 450 BC until the start of our era. This reflects its role as a contact zone between Celtic and Germanic cultures.
The settlement served as a hub for trade networks connecting different Iron Age communities. Visitors can still see how the location made it a key meeting point for diverse cultures.
The site is accessible through a northwestern path and open to visitors year-round. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear as the route is steep and uneven in places.
Excavations revealed that only one of three gates was wide enough for wagons, showing careful military planning. This shows the builders thought as carefully about defense as they did about trade flowing through the site.
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