Glauberg
Celtic oppidum in Hesse, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Glauberg is a Celtic hillfort or oppidum in Hesse, Germany consisting of a fortified settlement and several burial mounds, "a princely seat of the late Hallstatt and early La Tène periods."[1][2] Archaeological discoveries in the 1990s place the site among the most important early Celtic centres in Europe. It provides unprecedented evidence on Celtic burial, sculpture and monumental architecture.
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Location | Glauburg, Hesse |
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Region | Germany |
Coordinates | 50°18′19″N 9°00′31″E |
Type | Burial mounds, Circular rampart or Oppidum |
History | |
Periods | Iron Age |
Cultures | Celts, Urnfield culture, Hallstatt culture, La Tène |
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Public access | Yes |
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