Grafenbühl, Celtic burial site near Asperg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Grafenbühl is a Celtic grave site near Asperg with a mound measuring roughly 40 meters across that once held a central wooden chamber. The chamber was large and reinforced to hold the burial of an important man along with many grave goods.
The grave dates to the 5th century BC during the late Hallstatt period, a time of Celtic prosperity and influence. It held the remains of a man around 30 years old and contained additional burials nearby.
The site reveals how Celtic elites connected with Mediterranean cultures through precious objects found here. Imported goods and elaborate decorations tell of far-reaching trade networks and cultural exchange in ancient times.
The objects recovered from the grave are displayed in the Celtic collection at the Landesmuseum Württemberg where you can see them. The original burial site itself is accessible, though few visible structures remain after thousands of years.
DNA analysis suggests the person buried here was related by blood to the individual in the nearby Hochdorf grave. This connection links two of the most significant Celtic princely burials genetically.
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