Brautberg, Bronze Age burial mound in Bordesholm, Germany
Brautberg is a prehistoric mound from the Bronze Age located roughly 1 kilometer north of Bordesholm. The mound rises noticeably from the surrounding landscape and features several large stones positioned along its slopes.
The mound was built around 1700 BCE as a burial site with a large stone grave chamber. Over the following centuries, additional burials in wooden coffins and urns were added, making it a significant cemetery of ancient times.
The name Brautberg refers to an old wedding tradition that continues at this location today. Visitors can observe how this place serves as a setting for open-air marriage ceremonies.
The site is easily reached on foot via walking trails and is accessible to visitors year-round. Clear weather makes it an excellent destination for outdoor exploration of the surrounding countryside.
In an adjacent archaeological field, thousands of urns from different time periods have been discovered, showing how long this location served as a burial ground. These findings make the site one of the largest ancient cemeteries in northern Germany.
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