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Absalom's Grave

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Absalom's Grave

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  • Location: Offenburg, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    May 26, 2025

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    In fact, Absalom's Tomb is not a proper burial site, but rather a pile of stones. In the past, agriculture was practiced in this area, and the fields were often interspersed with stones. These stones were collected during plowing and piled up in heaps. Many such piles of stones can still be found today in the Black Forest.

    A well-known pile of stones was named Absalom's Tomb over time. This was likely because its size distinguished it from other piles and attracted tourists and hikers. The name is an allusion to Absalom's Tomb in the Kidron Valley near Jerusalem.
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    July 8, 2023

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    Definitely visit on the way to the Brandeck Tower
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    Location: Offenburg, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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