Altenburg, Medieval castle ruins in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Germany.
The trapezoidal fortification extends 120 meters on its longer sides and features walls rising up to 1.5 meters in height along the exterior perimeter.
Archaeological investigations since 1856 by the Hanau Historical Society revealed potential connections to the lords of Kensheim during the medieval period.
The fortification structure incorporates elements typical of early noble residences, including a solid house in the northwest corner from the 9th century.
The site includes a broad moat spanning 10 to 15 meters around the perimeter, with the widest section located at the northern end.
Five circular mounds discovered 400 meters west of the main structure indicate the presence of ancient residential buildings from different periods.
Location: Main-Kinzig-Kreis
GPS coordinates: 50.16440,8.90365
Latest update: March 12, 2025 05:51
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