Necropolis of Soderstorf, Prehistoric cemetery in Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
The Necropolis of Soderstorf is a prehistoric burial ground in the Luneburg area containing graves spanning many centuries. The site features a megalithic burial chamber along with numerous smaller burial locations structured by stone arrangements and circular patterns.
The site was built by the Funnelbeaker culture between 3500 and 2800 BC and served as a burial ground across generations. During the Bronze Age, additional structures were added, showing that the ground remained in use over a long span of time.
The site shows burial markers from different eras, including small stone stelae arranged in circles that once marked the locations of graves. Visitors can still see these stone markers today, reflecting how people honored their dead across many generations.
The site is accessible on foot and allows visitors to see the various structures and stone arrangements up close. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and check nearby facilities ahead of time, since the grounds are open and unattended.
The megalithic burial mound retains its original earth covering, making it a rare example where the landscape form survived thousands of years intact. This gives visitors an authentic sense of how the site may have looked in prehistoric times.
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