Tinnumburg, Ring fort in Sylt, Germany
The circular fortification features an earthen wall reaching 8 meters in height with a diameter of 120 meters and a circumference of 440 meters.
Built around the first century AD, the structure served as protection against Viking invasions during the 9th and 10th centuries on the North Frisian island.
Archaeological excavations in 1870, 1948, and 1976 revealed evidence of Germanic religious practices at the site before its military use.
The fort remains open to visitors throughout the year, offering walking paths around the perimeter and views extending to the Hörnum lighthouse.
A tidal creek flows northwest of the fort, connecting to the Wadden Sea, while the Döplem lake to the southeast provided historical North Sea access.
Location: Sylt
GPS coordinates: 54.89690,8.31888
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:32
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