D14, Neolithic dolmen in Drenthe, Netherlands.
D14 is a passage tomb made of stone with a rectangular chamber and a large capstone that stands out clearly in the Drenthe landscape. The structure consists of upright supporting stones covered from above with massive stone slabs.
This structure was built in the Neolithic period when early farmers settled the region and buried their dead in such burial chambers. The hunebeds were constructed over several centuries and mark a turning point in human settlement of this area.
This passage tomb belongs to the hunebeds, a collection of megalithic structures deeply rooted in Drenthe's local identity. The stones themselves are a familiar sight in the region and have shaped the landscape for millennia.
The passage tomb is accessible year-round and sits integrated into walking routes that connect multiple historic sites in the area. It is best to stay on established paths and visit during daylight hours when the lighting is best for viewing the stones clearly.
Many of the stones gathered here came from distant locations and were transported over great distances, suggesting a well-organized social system. The effort required for construction shows how important these burial sites were to early communities.
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