Gräberfeld von Oberflacht, Merovingian burial field in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany
The Gräberfeld von Oberflacht is an Alemannic burial site from the 6th and 7th centuries with over 300 graves arranged in orderly rows. The site contains both cremation urns and skeletal remains, showing the burial practices of this period.
The burial site was discovered in 1810 and later excavated from 1933 to 1934 under the direction of Walther Veeck. Much of what was documented then was lost during World War II.
The burial ground shows how the Alemannic people honored their dead and what objects they placed in graves. Musical instruments, furniture, and personal belongings were part of these burial practices.
The burial site is best visited during summer months when guided tours are offered. Important finds from this period can be seen at the Württemberg Museum in Stuttgart.
The moist groundwater at this location preserved rare organic materials like wooden furniture and a complete lyre. These exceptionally well-preserved objects provide deep insights into the daily life of the Alemannic population.
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