Menosgada, Celtic oppidum on Staffelberg hill, Bavaria, Germany
The archaeological site spans 49 hectares across an elevated plateau, featuring defensive walls that stretch 2,800 meters around the settlement perimeter.
The settlement transformed from basic Early Celtic fortifications into a complex oppidum around 200 BC, serving as the northernmost fortified Celtic city in Bavaria.
Archaeological investigations reveal multiple layers of human activity, from Neolithic settlements through the Urn field period to the Late Iron Age developments.
Modern research at the site combines magnetometry surveys, aerial photography, and laser scanning to map the ancient building structures beneath the surface.
The central part contains a 3-hectare acropolis, positioned on a limestone plateau that rises 50 meters above the surrounding Main valley landscape.
GPS coordinates: 50.09220,11.02470
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:09
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