Amelungsburg, Archaeological fortress at Süntel ridge, Germany
The Amelungsburg spans across 15 hectares on a hilltop plateau, featuring ancient earthworks and fortification walls measuring 900 meters by 300 meters.
Archaeological excavations in 1954 and 1955 revealed artifacts from the pre-Roman Iron Age, including tools and wagon parts dating back to 400 BC.
The fortress represents early Germanic defensive architecture with its strategic placement, earth ramparts, and remnants of a southeastern entrance pathway.
Visitors can access the site through forest tracks, with the main entrance located on the southeastern side of the plateau.
The advance rampart system extends 300 meters with a 4-meter-wide moat that maintains its original depth of one meter.
Location: Hessisch Oldendorf
Inception: 300
GPS coordinates: 52.19988,9.26998
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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