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Helmichsteine Megalithic Tomb

Natural Monuments

Helmichsteine Megalithic Tomb

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Helmichsteine Megalithic Tomb

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Location: Wallenhorst, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany

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March 21, 2021

Hiking

The Helmichsteine (also Hellmichsteine or Gevasteine) are a large stone grave of the funnel cup culture (TBK) in Rulle, a district of the municipality of Wallenhorst (in the district of Osnabrück) in Lower Saxony. The grave complex is protected as a cultural monument. The megalithic complex from the Neolithic Age was created by the Funnel Beaker Culture (TBK) between 3500 and 2800 BC. Built in BC. Neolithic monuments are an expression of the culture and ideology of Neolithic societies. Their origin and function are considered to be the hallmarks of social development.
(Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmichsteine)

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May 11, 2021

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The Helmich stones are a large grave on the street of the megalithic culture in the Osnabrück region.

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June 20, 2023

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The Helmichsteine (also Hellmichsteine or Gevasteine) are a large stone tomb of the Funnel Beaker culture. The Neolithic megalithic complex was built by the Funnel Beaker culture between 3500 and 2800 BC. erected.
And today you can have a picnic on a nice break bench here.

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