D52, Neolithic dolmen in Westerveld, Netherlands.
D52 is a megalithic burial chamber in Westerveld with large stone slabs forming an enclosed grave space. The structure consists of upright supporting stones that bear the weight of massive stone covers to create an underground chamber.
This monument dates to around 3500 BC when early farming societies in northern Europe began constructing stone burial chambers. The tradition of building such graves continued for centuries, showing how communities organized themselves around shared burial practices.
The monument is known locally by its catalog number in the Dutch dolmen registry system. The arrangement of stones creates an enclosed space that reflects burial customs of early farming communities in this region.
The site is accessible through marked walking paths near Diever village and easy to view from outside. Informational panels at the location explain how the structure was built, though access to the interior chamber may be restricted depending on conditions.
The placement of the stones shows a calculated alignment with the sky and cardinal directions. This reveals that Neolithic builders possessed a sophisticated understanding of how celestial bodies move across the heavens.
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