Arkeburg

Arkeburg is a prehistoric ring wall site in Goldenstedt, Lower Saxony, built with concentric earthen ramparts as defensive structures. The complex sits surrounded by moorland and heathland and represents the largest of its kind in northwestern Germany.

The site was built during the Iron Age as a defensive structure for an early community. Scientific excavation campaigns began in the early 21st century to uncover its history and original purpose.

The site shows how people in this region built and defended their settlements. The earthen walls and ditches reveal much about how early communities organized their shared life.

The grounds are covered with dense forest and offer good walking paths along the ancient earthen walls. Information panels at key spots explain the findings and the significance of different structures on the site.

Excavations uncovered evidence of metalworking beneath the walls, suggesting the site served as an important craft and trade hub. These discoveries reveal how interconnected early settlements were across the region.