Karlsteine Megalithic Tomb
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The large Karlsteine, also known as the “Schluppstein”, are a passage grave. The stones used for construction are made of carbon quartzite from neighboring Piesberg. Of the four capstones, the western one is still on top, all the others have been tipped into the chamber. All 13 supporting stones are still there.
The grave complex was built between 3500 and 2800 B.C.E. and is therefore a plant of the funnel cup culture.
According to a legend, Charlemagne is said to have broken the capstone, which consisted of a plate, into several pieces with a whip.
This is where the stones got their name.translated by
•October 25, 2020
A very mysterious corner, a little paradise for children to play.
translated by•October 27, 2020
The Karlsteine (also called Schluppstein) are a Neolithic passage grave located near Osnabrück. It originated between 3500 and 2800 BC. And is a megalithic plant of the funnel beaker culture. 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.
translated by•August 3, 2021
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