D21

D21 is a megalithic tomb made of large granite boulders positioned in an east-west direction, forming a passage that leads into a burial chamber. The stones remain in their original arrangement, showing how these structures were built during prehistoric times.

This tomb was built by the Funnelbeaker culture between 3470 and 3250 BC and served multiple generations as a shared burial place. The Drenthe region was an important settlement area for these Neolithic people during this period.

The arrangement of stones reveals how ancient communities viewed burial and shared memory. The way the passage was constructed suggests that gatherings and ceremonies here held deep meaning for the people who built it.

The site is accessible by foot along a trail that connects several similar structures in the area. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and come prepared for open fields and wooded sections.

This tomb is one of the few in the Netherlands that has kept its complete original structure intact, offering a genuine view of Stone Age construction methods. Its well-preserved form makes it a rare example for understanding how ancient builders worked.

Location: Borger-Odoorn

Part of: Hunebed D21 in Bronneger, dolmens in the Netherlands, hunebedden in Bronneger

Address: Steenakkersweg

GPS coordinates: 52.94420,6.80026

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45