Burial ground of Rössen

The Burial ground of Rössen is a Neolithic cemetery in Leuna featuring numerous graves arranged in organized patterns from an ancient settlement. The graves are distributed across the site in ways that suggest careful planning and systematic burial practices.

Archaeological excavations revealed burial practices from around 4600 BCE that mark the beginning of the Rössen culture in Central Europe. The site shows some of the earliest evidence for organized funeral traditions in this region.

The graves contain decorated pottery and stone tools that show how skilled craftspeople were in this period. These objects tell us something about what mattered to the people who lived and died in this settlement.

The burial ground is accessible by foot through maintained pathways, though it sits in a rural area. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and clothes for uneven ground and changing weather conditions.

Research at this location played a key role in defining the Rössen culture and shaped how scholars understand Neolithic burial customs across Central Europe. This archaeological work remains a reference point for dating similar sites today.

Location: Leuna

Inception: 46 century BCE

GPS coordinates: 51.32682,12.02358

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00