Schnippenburg, Archaeological site and museum in Ostercappeln, Germany.
The archaeological complex contains more than 1700 artifacts discovered between 2001 and 2005, including Celtic imports and local adaptations of Celtic designs.
The settlement dates back to 278 CE and was positioned along a significant trade route connecting Celtic territories with northwestern Germanic regions.
The site functioned primarily as a central ritual and sacrificial location for Iron Age communities rather than a defensive fortification.
The museum opens every Sunday from April to November, 14:00 to 18:00, while between December and March it operates on the first Sunday of each month.
Adjacent to the museum, visitors can explore a 3000-square-meter reconstruction of an Iron Age settlement with residential buildings, granaries, and workshops.
Location: Ostercappeln
Inception: 278
Website: http://osnabrueck.de/6500.asp
GPS coordinates: 52.35176,8.18260
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:32
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