Slijpsteen van Slenaken, Neolithic grinding stone site in Slenaken, Netherlands.
Located between De Grensweg and De Gilverderweg near the Dutch-Belgian border, this stone formation sits within a forested area west of Roebelsbos.
The grinding stone, discovered in 1953 by an amateur archaeologist, dates back to approximately 4000 BC and served as a tool for polishing stone axes.
This archaeological monument demonstrates the advanced stone tool manufacturing techniques employed by early inhabitants of the Limburg region during prehistoric times.
The stone formation is accessible through marked hiking paths along the Mergellandroute, near the Gulp river in the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem.
Natural erosion processes have moved the stone several meters away from its original position near the Gulp river, where water assisted in the polishing process.
Location: Gulpen-Wittem
Address: Tussen de Grensweg en de Gilverderweg, tegen de Nederlands/Belgische grens 6277 NT 6277 NT
GPS coordinates: 50.76614,5.86945
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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