Magdalenenberg, Iron Age burial mound in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
The Magdalenenberg is an Iron Age burial mound near Villingen with a diameter of about 100 meters and a height of around 12 meters. Inside is a stone chamber that can be reached through a tunnel, and an on-site museum displays the objects that were discovered.
The burial mound was created in the 6th century BCE during the Hallstatt period, an early Iron Age era. Excavations uncovered numerous bronze and iron items, gold jewelry, and ceremonial gifts that reveal how wealthy and influential the person buried here was.
The mound shows how Iron Age people honored their dead and what objects they considered valuable for the afterlife. You can still see today how carefully the chamber was constructed and how much thought went into placing the ceremonial gifts.
The site is well marked with clear signs and there are walking paths around the mound suitable for visitors of all ages. The best time to visit is between spring and autumn when the weather is pleasant and the trails are in good condition.
The mound is not only massive but also easy to recognize today because nature has not completely worn it away over the millennia. This endurance makes it a remarkable testament to human construction from ancient times.
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