Königsgrab von Mušov, Germanic tomb near Pasohlávky, Czech Republic
The Royal Tomb of Mušov is a Germanic burial chamber from the 2nd century located near Pasohlávky. The chamber measures roughly 6 by 4 by 3 meters (20 by 13 by 10 feet) and contained bronze objects and other finds that reflect the wealth and status of the person buried there.
The tomb was discovered in 1988 and belonged to a Germanic leader living during the Marcomannic Wars. This burial reflects a period when Germanic elites maintained diplomatic and trade connections with Roman territories.
A bronze cauldron discovered here displays cast handles featuring four male faces, showing how craftspeople of this era created decorative metalwork. Such objects tell us about artistic traditions that mattered to people of high status.
The site is reachable via marked paths near the Nové Mlýny reservoirs, where information panels explain what you are looking at. The area is relatively flat and easy to walk through, with clear signage to help you find your way.
The burial site sits near a former Roman military base of the Second Legion. This proximity shows how closely Roman and Germanic worlds actually existed alongside each other in this region.
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