Upstalsboom, Medieval assembly site near Aurich, Germany
The Upstalsboom is an assembly site in the Rahe district of Aurich, located about three kilometers from the city center. A stone pyramid marks the hill where representatives from Frisian communities once held their meetings.
Between the 12th and 14th centuries, delegates from the seven Frisian sealands gathered here to make legal decisions and coordinate their actions. Archaeological evidence shows the site served as a burial ground for a prominent family in the 8th century.
Archaeological excavations revealed an 8th-century burial site containing Damascus steel swords, glass beads, and iron knives from a prominent family.
The hill sits just outside the city and is easy to reach on foot or by bicycle. Guided walks explain the history of the Frisian assemblies and last about ninety minutes.
Excavations uncovered Damascus steel swords, glass beads and iron knives dating from the 8th century. These finds show that a wealthy family was buried here long before the site became a political meeting place.
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