Dolmen Nobbin, Ancient burial site near Altenkirchen, Germany.
Dolmen Nobbin is a megalithic burial structure near Altenkirchen featuring a trapezoidal enclosure marked by 39 remaining boundary stones. The site measures about 34 meters long and 8 to 11 meters wide.
The burial site dates from the Neolithic period and shows connections to Scandinavian building styles of that era. Excavations in the 1970s revealed Neolithic artifacts such as arrowheads and pottery pieces.
The tall guardian stones on the southwest side show building elements found in other Scandinavian megalithic tombs. You can see this architectural connection clearly when you visit.
The site requires walking on uneven ground and offers no facilities, so bring water and sturdy footwear. It is best to visit during drier weather to navigate the rough terrain more easily.
Between the guardian stones, researchers found pottery from the Slavic Rani people and a 9th-century Arabic silver coin. This reveals centuries of different human activities at the location.
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