Bornhöck, Bronze Age burial mound in Saalekreis, Germany
The Bornhöck burial mound extends 65 meters in diameter and reaches 15 meters in height, making it the largest Bronze Age burial structure in Central Europe.
Archaeological excavations in 2014 revealed the remains of this burial site from 1800 BC, which contained a central grave identified as belonging to high-ranking individuals.
The construction method incorporated a tent-shaped burial chamber made from oak beams and covered with natural materials, demonstrating advanced building techniques of Bronze Age societies.
The archaeological site is accessible to researchers and visitors in the Saalekreis district, with excavation activities continuing to uncover new findings about Bronze Age practices.
Local rocks used in the mound's construction were transported from eight kilometers away, with visible wagon tracks indicating sophisticated logistics of Bronze Age communities.
Location: Saalekreis
GPS coordinates: 51.41330,12.08481
Latest update: May 2, 2025 13:33
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