Kreisgrabenanlage von Watenstedt

The circular ditch structure spans 50 meters in diameter and includes two palisade trenches measuring 46 and 38 meters across, positioned on a hill projection.

Archaeological excavations conducted between 2015 and 2016 dated the construction to the 48th century BC, making it the oldest monumental structure in Lower Saxony.

Archaeologists discovered ceramic fragments, bones, and tools within the trenches, including a halved cattle skull covered with stone at the ditch base.

The archaeological site near Watenstedt can be accessed through guided tours, offering visitors direct insights into early Neolithic construction methods.

The structure contains multiple entrances aligned with different cardinal directions, suggesting its potential use for astronomical observations and gatherings.

Location: Gevensleben

GPS coordinates: 52.08833,10.84208

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:39