Weilheimer Menhir

The Weilheimer Menhir stands 4.5 meters tall and measures 80 to 90 centimeters in thickness, constructed from Stubensandstein, a local sandstone material.

The ancient stone monolith was discovered in 1985 during construction work when fragments were unearthed approximately 1.5 meters beneath the ground surface.

The western face of the menhir displays five halberd engravings in bas-relief, suggesting its role in Early Bronze Age ceremonial or territorial marking practices.

Visitors can view an exact replica of the menhir at its discovery location, while the original fragments are preserved at the Archaeological Museum in Konstanz.

The stone monument represents the only known example of its kind north of the Alps, with similar specimens found exclusively in South Tyrol and Northern Italy.

Location: Tübingen

Inception: 3 Millenium BCE

GPS coordinates: 48.49275,9.03061

Latest update: April 3, 2025 17:28