Several dozen gold coins and jewelry from the early Middle Ages were found in the Springendal in Hezingen. The Saxons sacrificed valuables here to Wodan, Donar and Saxnot. The discovery of the sacrificial site is unique and sheds new light on the history of the region.

more info: boswachtersblog.nl/overijssel/2022/02/17/bijzondere-vondst-in-het-springendal-zeldzame-offerplaats-uit-de-7e-eeuw/#:~:text=De %20find%20of%20the%20sacrificeplace,Natura%202000%20areas%20in%20Europe.

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July 7, 2024

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A special place where they sacrifice people with a beautiful view

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1. The Springs, Springendal – Large Spring Pond loop from Halle

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2. Springendal Nature Reserve – Large Spring Pond loop from Vasse

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3. Bels Watermill – Mosbeek Valley loop from Getelo

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7th-century sacrificial site in Springendal

1. The Springs, Springendal – Large Spring Pond loop from Halle

2. Springendal Nature Reserve – Large Spring Pond loop from Vasse

3. Bels Watermill – Mosbeek Valley loop from Getelo

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