D27

The D27 dolmen extends over 22.6 meters in length and 4.1 meters in width, featuring nine capstones supported by twenty-six bearing stones and two keystones.

The megalithic structure dates back to 3400 BCE, with the first partial excavation occurring in 1685, followed by the Dutch government acquisition from Borger community in 1869.

The archaeological monument represents engineering methods and burial practices of Neolithic communities, containing the largest stone found in Dutch dolmens at 20,000 kilograms.

The D27 dolmen stands next to the Hunebed Centre museum, which opened in 2005 to provide information about megalithic structures in the Netherlands.

The underground burial chamber remains sealed, preserving archaeological materials while scientific studies continue through non-invasive methods including 3D scanning technology.

Location: Borger-Odoorn

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Part of: dolmens in the Netherlands

Address: Hunebedstraat 9531 TG 9531 TG

GPS coordinates: 52.93025,6.79777

Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:55