Borum Eshøj, Bronze Age burial site near Aarhus, Denmark.
Borum Eshøj is a Bronze Age burial mound in Denmark containing remains of three individuals placed in oak coffins. The mound sits on elevated ground overlooking eastern Jutland, with information panels on site describing the archaeological findings.
The mound was likely constructed around 1350 BCE and gained recognition through excavations in 1875 that revealed three oak coffins with human remains. These discoveries became important for understanding Bronze Age funeral practices and social structures in northern Europe.
The mound reflects how Bronze Age communities honored their dead with valuable grave goods and careful burial practices. Visitors can see how social standing was expressed through what was placed with the deceased.
The site is open to the public and can be explored on foot with information panels explaining the finds throughout. The elevated location makes navigation straightforward and provides views across the surrounding countryside as you walk around.
The bodies preserved in the oak coffins retained traces of Bronze Age clothing and textiles in remarkable condition. These exceptionally well-preserved organic materials offer visitors direct insight into the everyday items people used thousands of years ago.
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