G1

The G1 dolmen features large granite boulders arranged in a rectangular formation with a massive capstone covering the burial chamber beneath.

Built around 3000 BCE by the Funnel Beaker culture, this megalithic tomb represents one of the fifty-four remaining prehistoric burial sites in the Netherlands.

Local excavations at G1 have revealed fragments of ancient pottery and cremated remains, indicating its function as a communal burial ground for early farming communities.

Located near Noordlaren in Groningen province, the dolmen stands on public land and remains accessible through maintained walking paths throughout the year.

This dolmen, constructed from glacial boulders transported from Scandinavia during the Ice Age, maintains its original structural integrity after 5000 years.

Location: Haren

Part of: dolmens in the Netherlands

GPS coordinates: 53.11574,6.65911

Latest update: March 25, 2025 04:23