Forgotten History
Ringwall Dünsberg
Giessen Government Region, Germany
The Dünsberg ring wall complex is an approximately 90 hectare Iron Age oppidum on the Dünsberg near Wetzlar and Gießen, which was fortified by three mighty ring walls. From 1999 to 2004, regular research excavations were carried out here by the Roman-Germanic Commission, and since then the Dünsberg Association for Archeology in the Gleiberger Land e.V. has been in charge. Parts of the 3rd to 1st century BC. The complex, including a reconstructed gate, dates back to the 1st century BC and is now an open-air museum.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Giessen Government Region, Germany
- Coordinates
- 50.65060, 8.58057
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2154139
What is Ringwall Dünsberg?
Ringwall Dünsberg is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Fernmeldeturm Dünsberg, Grube Friedberg, Eleonore mine, Burg Königsberg.
Where is Ringwall Dünsberg?
Ringwall Dünsberg is in Giessen Government Region, Germany. Coordinates: 50.65060, 8.58057.
How do I get to Ringwall Dünsberg?
Ringwall Dünsberg is at Giessen Government Region, Germany (50.65060, 8.58057). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.