Heidenloch, Medieval mine shaft on Heiligenberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
The cylindrical shaft extends 55 meters into the earth with a diameter between 3 and 4 meters, featuring brick-lined walls throughout its depth.
Construction workers uncovered metal objects, including keys, horseshoes, and stirrups during the 1936 excavation conducted by Palatinate Museum employees.
The shaft contains a line drawing known as the Portrait of a Woman carved into its wall at a depth of 22 meters.
A protective shelter built in 1987 shields the shaft from environmental damage while maintaining access for visitors and researchers.
Initial theories suggest the shaft served as a water source for prehistoric inhabitants or during the Roman period in Heidelberg.
Location: Heidelberg
GPS coordinates: 49.41950,8.70339
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29
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