Schokland, Former island settlement in Noordoostpolder, Netherlands
Description
Schokland is a raised landmass in the Dutch polder that rises noticeably above the surrounding flat landscape. The site contains historical buildings and traces of its former occupation that remain visible today.
History
A major flood in 1825 caused severe damage to the island settlement and eventually led to its abandonment. The Dutch government ordered the complete evacuation of all residents by 1859 following this disaster.
Culture
The museum here displays objects from different periods of human settlement that were uncovered through archaeological work at this location. Visitors can understand through these artifacts how people adapted to living on this raised land over thousands of years.
Practical
The site is easily reached by public transport and has parking areas nearby for visitors. It helps to wear proper footwear since the ground can be uneven and weather conditions may affect walking around the terrain.
Did you know?
Beneath the ground lie remains of over one hundred fifty different human settlements spanning from prehistoric times to modern eras. This remarkable concentration of archaeological layers shows how people continuously returned to and settled this location across thousands of years.
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