Heidenschanze bei Sievern, Ring fort in Geestland, Germany
Heidenschanze bei Sievern is an ancient fortified settlement featuring two concentric circular ramparts with structured gate entries. The inner fortification defined the main settlement area, while the outer wall protected a much larger surrounding zone.
The fortress was constructed around the start of the Common Era and remained in use through the 1st century. It was strategically positioned along a major trade corridor but gradually declined as commercial routes shifted elsewhere.
The site served as an active trading hub where people from distant regions met to exchange goods and establish connections. Artifacts found here reveal that wealthy merchants and skilled craftspeople made their homes within the walls.
The rampart structures remain visible as earthen ridges across the landscape and can be explored on foot. The site is readily accessible but requires sturdy footwear and patience to properly walk the elevated terrain.
The name arose from a cartographic mistake in 1886 when a surveyor mislabeled the site on his map. This accidental name stuck and has been used ever since.
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