Karlsteine, Neolithic dolmen near Osnabrück, Germany
The Karlsteine burial chamber measures 8.5 meters in length and contains thirteen support stones with four capstones made of Piesberg sandstone.
The megalithic tomb dates back to the Funnel Beaker Culture period between 3500 and 2800 BCE, serving as a burial site for Neolithic communities.
A legend tells that Charlemagne struck the capstone with his sword during his confrontation with the Saxon leader Widukind, causing it to break.
The archaeological site stands on a small hill called Hone at 105 meters elevation and features limited wheelchair accessibility via designated pathways.
The tomb chamber displays an irregular trapezoidal layout with varying widths from 3 meters in the east to 2.3 meters in the west.
Location: Osnabrück
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: https://osnabrueck.de/6837.asp
GPS coordinates: 52.31695,8.03826
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:21
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