Archaeological excavation of the Republik Freies Wendland

The excavation site extends across a forested area where archaeologists discovered remains of wooden structures and everyday objects from 1980.

In 1980, protesters built 120 wooden and clay houses at this location to oppose the construction of nuclear waste storage facilities.

The excavation contains artifacts from the Free Republic of Wendland protest movement, including cooking pots, drink cans, and personal belongings.

Researchers from the University of Hamburg conducted extensive fieldwork at the site between 2017 and 2018, collecting over 1800 artifacts.

The excavation revealed an octagonal friendship house that could accommodate 400 people, along with a kitchen, church, and medical station.

Location: Gorleben

GPS coordinates: 53.00000,11.30000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:47