D16

Located north of Kampsheide nature reserve, the D16 dolmen features multiple stone blocks forming a burial chamber with substantial capstones atop supporting stones.

Constructed between 3350 and 3030 BCE by farmers of the Funnelbeaker Culture, this megalithic tomb represents one of 52 remaining dolmens in Drenthe.

The structure contains artifacts including ancient pottery, jewels, and tools that demonstrate burial practices of Neolithic agricultural communities in the region.

The archaeological site remains accessible through an unpaved road from Lienstukkenweg, with coordinates at 53.0004005 latitude and 6.6188554 longitude.

The massive stones used in construction were transported naturally from Scandinavia by glaciers during the last ice age, 200,000 years ago.

Location: Aa en Hunze

Part of: dolmens in the Netherlands

Address: Lienstukkenweg 9458 TG

GPS coordinates: 53.00040,6.61886

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07