Ringwall Bürgstadter Berg, Archaeological site and heritage monument on Bürgstadter Berg, Bavaria, Germany
Ringwall Bürgstadter Berg is a fortification on elevated terrain in southern Hesse. The site features double ring walls and ditches forming an irregular enclosure that spans several kilometers across the hilltop.
The settlement began around 3000 BCE during the Michelsberg culture but reached its main development during the Late Bronze Age between 1200 and 800 BCE. Medieval stone processing later occurred at the location using local sandstone.
The fortification displays Germanic building techniques through reconstructed gates made of stacked stone and wooden posts. Visitors can observe how ancient communities protected their settlements through these physical structures.
A walking path maintained by the Archaeological Spessart Project leads through preserved sections and helps visitors understand the structures. The trail is accessible and allows exploration of the different parts of the fortification.
Remnants of medieval stone processing have been found at the site, including column fragments, millstones, and sarcophagus parts made from local Odenwald sandstone. This reveals that the ancient fortification was later used as a quarry for building materials.
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