Celtesches miracle: researchers discover 2,600 years old burial chamber!

Celtesches miracle: researchers discover 2,600 years old burial chamber!

In the picturesque region of Baden-Württemberg, archaeologists have made a remarkable find: a Celtic burial chamber made of solid oak wood over 2,000-year-old was discovered, in Riedlingen, in the Biberach district. This relic dates from 585 BC and is an exception in the archeology of this region, as state archaeologist Dirk Krausse emphasizes. Such well -preserved finds are not common and create a valuable picture of the Celtic culture of this time.

The burial chamber was discovered on a field, not far from the time -honored Celetry town of Heuneburg and bus. This discovery raises interesting questions about the funeral rites of the Celtic upper class. According to Krausse, this could mean that this elite has not only buried its dead in the immediate vicinity of the Heuneburg, but also further away, which indicates a larger social structure.

The meaning of the find

The area around Heuneburg is already known for its historical discoveries. Ten years ago, the grave of a Celtic Princess dated 583. This current find could therefore be part of a more comprehensive image of Celtic society and its funeral cultures. So far, a comparable burial chamber had only been discovered in Central Europe, in 1890 in Villingen in the Black Forest.

To ensure the preservation of the artifactic materials, the ceiling beams of the chamber were treated immediately after exposure. The archaeologists began to remove the beams in August and treated them on site in chemical baths to prevent them from being damaged. After this first preservation, the oak woods in the restoration workshop of the State Monument Office in Fellbach will be processed further. There is a freezer treatment there, which will take about three years. These measures are crucial to ensure the integrity of the find for future studies.

The discovery of the burial chamber in Riedlingen is not only important for local archeology, but also contributes to general knowledge of the Celtic culture in Central Europe. Archaeologists hope to better understand from further excavations and studies on how these early civilizations lived, buried their dead and what cultural practices they used.

These extensive discoveries illustrate the immense potential that lies in research into the history of Germany. Each new relic is a puzzle piece in the image of human development and cultural diversity that has shaped Europe over the centuries. The efforts of the archaeologists in Baden-Württemberg and beyond are essential to preserve these valuable historical inheritances and make them accessible to posterity.

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