Kounovské kamenné řady, Ancient megalithic site near Kounov, Czech Republic
Kounovské kamenné řady is a megalithic site featuring 14 parallel rows of over 2000 unprocessed stones distributed across a plateau. The stones stand at regular intervals and stretch across several hundred meters in a north-south alignment.
The site was discovered and first examined in 1934 by teacher Antonín Patejdl, bringing it to the attention of archaeologists and heritage officials. This finding led to its recognition and protection as an important monument.
The stone rows might mark old field boundaries or ancient pathways that still shape how the landscape is divided. Walking through, you can see how these alignments organize the space around you.
A walking trail with information stations guides visitors across the site, starting near Mutějovice railway station. The path is accessible and covers about two kilometers, allowing you to explore all the rows.
Two particularly large stones at the site are named Gibbon and Pegasus and may have a connection to celestial bodies according to researchers. Their placement seems deliberate and invites you to wonder about the intentions of those who built it.
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