Bohlenweg im Meerhusener Moor

The wooden pathway stretches across the Meerhusener Moor region, connecting ancient settlements through a network of carefully constructed planks and supports.

Between 1962 and 1984, archaeologists excavated sections of the pathway, revealing it as one of Germany's earliest constructed roads dating back to 3000 BCE.

The discovery of wagon wheels and ritual objects at the site indicates advanced transportation methods and spiritual practices of Neolithic communities in Northern Germany.

The archaeological remains now lie protected under layers of peat, while artifacts from the excavations are displayed at the Lower Saxony State Museum in Oldenburg.

The site yielded fragments of a wooden wagon, which represents the oldest vehicle remains discovered within German territory.

Location: Lower Saxony

GPS coordinates: 53.53930,7.45079

Latest update: March 16, 2025 03:05