Drie Tommen

Drie Tommen consists of three earthen burial mounds standing 8 to 12 meters high and covered with trees and dense vegetation. The mounds form an ensemble of ancient burial sites set within open countryside.

The mounds were built during the Roman period and contained precious items such as gold ingots, silver vessels, and jewelry. Excavations in 1892 also revealed an even older Bronze Age burial structure beneath the Roman-era mounds.

The three mounds reveal how people living here nearly 2,000 years ago buried their dead and which objects they valued most. Visitors can observe how burial practices reflected both Roman and local traditions.

The site is easy to access and can be reached on foot, with clear views of all three mounds from the surroundings. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the ground is natural and can be muddy in places.

Excavations revealed that this location served as a burial place not only in Roman times but also in much earlier periods. This shows that people returned to bury their dead at this site across thousands of years, treating it as a lasting sacred ground.

Location: Tienen

GPS coordinates: 50.79960,4.95842

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23