Harhoog, Neolithic dolmen in Keitum, Germany
Harhoog is a rectangular megalithic tomb from the Neolithic period containing multiple stone burial chambers with parallel and transverse sections. The structure sits in Keitum on the island of Sylt and displays the typical building methods of this prehistoric burial culture.
The megalithic tomb was built around 3000 BC during the Funnelbeaker culture in Northern Europe. Rediscovered in 1925 during Hindenburgdamm construction, it was relocated to its present location in 1954 to make space for airport development.
The name Harhoog comes from Old Frisian and means "lord's hill". Visitors can see how early communities honored their deceased through the construction of impressive stone structures that still stand today.
The monument stands outdoors and is accessible throughout the year, allowing visitors to examine the stone structure up close from different angles. The location in Keitum is easy to reach and provides good opportunities to study the construction from multiple viewpoints.
Of the original 600 megalithic tombs in the Schleswig-Holstein region, only about 300 remain today, making this site a valuable testimony to ancient times. The fact that this structure was physically relocated shows a remarkable example of monument preservation in the 20th century.
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