The Porte Koeberle in the Heidenmauer at Mont Saint-Odile is a historic gate in the Vosges Mountains in Alsace, France. The Heidenmauer is a prehistoric fortification from the times of the Celts and Romans. The Porte Koeberle is one of the gates in this fortification wall. It is named after the archaeologist Albert Koeberlé, who did extensive research on the Heidenmauer. The gate is made of large blocks of stone and is part of an extensive defense system.

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Porte du Mur Païen, excavated in 1877.

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