After a decade of excavation, the megalithic tomb on Kusterberg hill near Haldensleben, Germany, is reconstructed to its original configuration from 5,500 years ago. This significant archaeological site, located in Saxony-Anhalt—home to the highest concentration of megalithic tombs in Central Europe—offers insights into ancient construction and usage over millennia. The burial chamber originally had 19 upright stones and was surrounded by 16 megaliths. Changes occurred around 3,000 years ago during a transitional period, but evidence suggests continued use until the pre-Roman Iron Age, underscoring the site’s historical significance.
After over a decade of excavation, the Neolithic megaliths at Kusterberg hill, Germany, have been reconstructed to reflect their original state from 5,500 years ago.
The Kusterberg tomb, a significant Neolithic structure in Saxony-Anhalt, features a 36-foot-long burial chamber and complex construction techniques, highlighting its construction and usage.
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