Epona, the goddess of horses and agricultural fertility, was widely worshipped in temperate Europe. A Celtic wine jug (1st century BC) excavated at Kelheim. READ MORE. [15] Recent investigations showed, that they had been built later than the mounds, giving room for interpreting them as part of architectural elements like bridges, arches and temple structures. Krausse (Hrsg.). Dramatic and sinister, these pillars … Manching's original 'murus gallicus' wall was later rebuilt in the Kelheim style. Over 800,000 sherds have been systematically registered and documented revealing 10 different types of ceramic wares. The small town of Glauberg, near Frankfurt in Germany, is the site of a major Celtic site, Der Glauberg. [13]:68, Coordinates: 50°18′19″N 9°00′31″E / 50.30528°N 9.00861°E / 50.30528; 9.00861. Here was a sophisticated and highly productive urban settlement (P.S.Wells, The Barbarians Speak, (N.J. 2001), pp 28-30). They appear to play no defensive role. Germany - Germany - Ethnic groups: The Germans, in their various changes of territory, inevitably intermingled with other peoples. According to the German Archaeological Institute only 8% of its 380 hectares has been thoroughly researched. Two of these southern German Celtic oppida sites that stand out are Kelheim and Manching. Celtic religion has been described as 'fertile chaos' in that their religious beliefs changed over time as well as varied according to tribal locations. Here took place episodes of the German heroic myths and the defeat of the Roman legions by Arminius. [17], The discoveries at Glauberg have added several new perspectives to the understanding of early Celtic Europe. The truth is the background is Celtic (we says “Gaulois” instead like Astérix :-) overunned by Latins from Rome and later by Germanic Rulers (Franks like Frankfurt). The northeast edge of the hill, where the slope is least severe, was disconnected from the adjacent ground by the erection of a massive ditch and bank, perhaps originally forming a promontory fort. Prestige goods diagnostic of an elite habitation have not been found; the common designation of the Glauberg as a "princely seat" is based on the contents of the tombs located in a walled sanctuary at the foot of the southern slope. Visit the British Museum's website for more. The large pot was excavated near the central sanctuary of Manching and is dated the 2nd century BC. A German archaeologist, Werner Kramer, was quick to seize an opportunity and, along with a generous grant from the U.S. Air Force, he began a 4 month rescue excavation that saw the digging of 7.5 kilometres of trial trenches. The occupants of both graves were warriors, as indicated by their accompanying material: swords and weaponry. A reconstruction of a fortified gateway at Kelheim. It combines access to fertile arable land and water with an easily defensible site and a strategic location along several natural traffic routes. A number of earth features (banks and ditches) are located south of the oppidum, some closely associated with mound 1. It was not until the 2nd century BC (La Tene period: 450 BC-20AD ) that larger 'urban' settlements or hillforts called 'oppida' began to dominate the Bavarian landscape in terms of building construction, manufacturing on a mass-produced scale such as glass, coins/iron production and external trade such as fine pottery, bronze wine jugs and/or amphorae (P.S. During the Roman occupation of Germany, the Glauberg remained unoccupied, probably due to its proximity (5 km) to the fortified Limes Germanicus border. Slave chains found at Manching (2nd/1st centuries BC). It is possible that both oppida belonged to the Vindelici tribe with the former oppidum specialising in iron production for the latter (P.S. Interestingly, the leaping stag has a bridle in its mouth indicating domesticity. The presence of ancient ruins on the Glauberg plateau has long been known, though they were credited to the Romans. The graves reveal a marked increase in consumption of material with hoards and votive offerings containing iron, bronze and precious metals. Category:Celtic archaeological sites in Germany. References: Wikipedia F.-R. Herrmann in: F.-R. Hermann/A. The watertight strata of clay that contained the pool were broken by demolition after World War II, and the pool drained. Berlin's Pergamon Museum: The Altar of Zeus. Added to the archaeological 'rich array' of Celtic finds is the biased, thus, confusing accounts of the ancient Roman writers (B. Cuncliffe, The Ancient Celts, London, 1997, p.183). Improved trails but VERY hilly and a little steep in spots so hiking boots and a staff or nordic walkers are a pretty good idea, particularly if damp or snowy. [12] Fragments of three similar statues were also discovered in the area. The small hilltop pond would not have sufficed to ensure water supply for the population of so large a settlement. Pillars of Roquepertuse. [6] The settlement history of the Glauberg and its area in Celtic times (Hallstatt and early La Tène periods) was the focus of a research project (2004–2006) by the 'Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft'. Its importance grew throughout this time, and the fortifications were renewed and extended considerably. The chamber with the inhumation was extremely well preserved and had never been looted. Wells, "Creating an Imperial Frontier: Archaeology of the Formation of Rome's Danube Borderland," Journal of Archaeological Research, Vol. Celtic Supporters Germany, Glasgow, United Kingdom. On his head, he wears a "leaf crown", or hood-like headdress crowned by two protrusions, resembling the shape of mistletoe leaves. This great wall required 60 tons of iron nails to secure the massive timbers (B. Cuncliffe, The Ancient Celts, London, 1997, p.225). In: B. Fagan (ed.). Jockenhövel (Hrsg. Equally importantly, 45 percent of Germans have Celtic roots while 10 percent of Germans have Jewish ancestors. F.-R. Herrmann, Der Glauberg: Fürstensitz, Fürstengräber und Heiligtum. the site gazetteer in F.-R. Herrmann & A. 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The order of the burials around the central royal tomb fits exactly with the sky co… Trade in pottery (mostly hand-made), bone/antler carving and textiles also increased significantly during this late Hallstatt period (750-450 BC). [3] The hill is surrounded by springs and fertile land.[4]. A second tumulus (mound 2), 250 m to the south, was discovered later by geophysical survey. And you’ll see as you go along, that while the Celts might have been living in prehistoric days, they were quite an advanced society. including those who just explored the 30 ha open air archaeological park) at around 500,000. These swift vessels (c. AD 100-110) were used for patrols and escort trips along the Danube River system. A bronze armring from Kelheim (3rd century BC). The Glauberg plateau was first settled in the Neolithic era (c. 4500 BC) by people of the Rössen culture. The use of metal products had become commonplace from the mid 2nd century BC. The history of pre-Celtic Europe and Celtic origins are debated. Trail starts out looking like it is wheelchair accessible but it is absolutely not. Geologically, the Glauberg, a ridge (271 m asl) on the east edge of the Wetterau plain, is a basalt spur of the Vogelsberg range. Parallels to the Glauberg warrior statue exist in the form of stelai from other La Tène sites, such as the Holzgerlingen figure (Württemberg State Museum in Stuttgart),[14] a pillar-stele from Pfalzfeld (St Goar) (de), today in the Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn, the Warrior of Hirschlanden and others. Kelheim or Oppidum Alkimoennis was flanked by the Altmuhl and Danube Rivers. A large ceramic container with a centrally-positioned stag motif found at Manching oppidum. For this reason, combined with their centralising economic role, Celtic oppida are sometime described as proto-urban. A bronze statuette of a deer found at Kelheim oppidum (150 BC-50 BC). Some, in the east part, Lorraine and Alsace, have roots and connections with the Germanic world. No longer was the ancient Roman writers' view correct that only barbarians lived in the Germania regions. Celtic … In: J. Biel/D. First theories had been, that they build an astronomical calendar, to determine seasonal events or holidays. Between the upright timber beams, more timber beams are positioned horizontally at the top  in order to strengthen the entire structure. - Celtic name evidence in Germany (or, I should say, Germania Magna as it was perceived by the Romans - that is the lands east of the Rhine and north of the Danube - extending up to the Vistula which marked the border to Sarmatia) extends approximately to the Main river and from there to Silesia. A Celtic wine jug (1st century BC) excavated at Kelheim. Accordingly, Kelheim has been described as "an early Pittsburgh" (P.S.Wells, "Iron Age Kelheim: A MIlltown Blossoms on the Danube," Archaeology, 1988, pp60-61). About half the size of mound 1, it also contained a warrior, accompanied by weapons, a decorated fibula and belt, and a gold ring. The European Celtic Route has given us the best of Germany’s Celtic history — a nice change since most associate the Celts with places like Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. [16], The Glauberg is not isolated within its time and area, although it is the most northeasterly site of its type known at present. Systematic archaeological research began in 1933–1934 with an excavation led by Heinrich Richter (1895–1970) which focused on the fortification. In the case of Kelheim and Manching oppida, it is the iconography in Celtic art, burial finds, votive offerings and religious shrines and shafts. The Celtic prince's grave at Hochdorf an der Enz (www.miniatures.de/celtic-museum-hochdorf-enz.html) to the NW of Stuttgart has a Celtic Museum associated with it, although many of the items are reproductions as many of the originals are in the Wuerttemberg Museum in Stuttgart. Primitive site of a Celtic town covering a little over 300 acres . [19], By November 2015, the museum had counted around 300,000 visitors and estimated the total number of people who had come to see the Keltenwelt (i.e. Erosion and ploughing had made it totally invisible. In: H. Baitinger/B. A fragment of an iron horse. They are fairly complex in shape, designed to make access for a possible attacker more difficult. The spotlighted tool on the right is for leather-working whilst the numerous axes found randomly at Manching probably implies that iron workers combined their skills with timber-cutting for the furnaces. READ MORE, Berlin's Pergamon Museum is located on 'Museuminsel' or Museum Island, which consists of an ensemble of 5 museums. The German cities or towns of Ansbach, Bonn, Boppard, Düren, Kempten, Mainz, Remagen and Tübingen all have a Celtic etymology. Ironically, the abundance of iron may have been one reason for the decline of oppida like Kelheim and Manching as increased inter-tribal warfare/raids, that were aimed at securing slaves for the lucrative Roman market, eventually weakened many of the hillforts before 50 BC (P.S.Wells, "Iron Age Temperate Europe: Some Current Issues," Journal of World Prehistory, Vol.4, no.4, 1990, p.466). Single trees, woods and groves were sacred to Celtic cult worship. At both Kelheim and Manching there is strong evidence of a deer cult. An outer fortification was placed beyond the northeast edge of the oppidum. A collection of iron weapons and kitchen implements such as a sieve. p.183). [10] The mound (mound 1) originally had a diameter of nearly 50 m and a height of 6 m. It was surrounded by a circular ditch 10 m wide. "[2] Archaeological discoveries in the 1990s place the site among the most important early Celtic centres in Europe. The hill around and on which the site is located is also the site of a large neolithic village and later fortified house or castle. Walls or banks to the south probably played no defensive role.[9]. At this time, it was the seat of an early Celtic prince. An inscription found at Eining referred to Emperor Titus (AD 79-81). Iron ploughs were able to exploit heavier soils whilst iron scythes made harvesting far more efficient. World War II found the site heavily bombed by the Allies who returned in 1955 to redevelop the military airfield. 13, no.1, March 2005, p.56). As Professor Barry Cuncliffe states, "From this huge mass of disparate evidence, sometimes distorted and usually partial, some semblance of the religious systems of the Celts can be reconstructed." Wells, Ibid. Much detail is clearly visible: his trousers, composite armour tunic, wooden shield and a typical La Tène sword hanging from his right side. Most strikingly, a processional way 350 m long, 10 m wide and flanked by deep ditches approached the tumulus from the southeast, far beyond the settlement perimeter. A large burial which contained the skeleton of a Celtic noblewoman was discovered in 2009 beside the Danube River near Heuneburg, in the south of Germany. An excavation of the Kelheim settlement in 1987 by Minnesota University found 1,991 fragments of iron ore by-products as well as finds like nails, knives, chisels and belt fasteners weighing 12,467.5 gms. Who were the Celts? The whole plateau was settled at this time, medieval foundations of walls, wells and basements survive especially at its north edge. (Koch 2006). A collection of grave finds (1st century BC) from the Kelheim area including iron weapons, an iron shield boss, bronze jar and a ceramic bowl. They have somewhat expanded the known extent of early La Tène civilization, they have thrown much light on the early development of Celtic art, and most importantly of sculpture. This was followed by a large settlement of the Michelsberg phase (4000 BC). Like other such sites, the Glauberg oppidum is connected with several other contemporary sites/complexes in its immediate vicinity: Its first finds were rescued by a local archaeologist who exhibited them in Ingolstadt Museum. A bronze arm bracelet (left) and a sapropelite armring (left) - 3/2 centuries BC. Up to the year 2005, there have been 3 pottery kilns excavated which were designed to withstand temperatures over 800 degrees Celsius. ), This page was last edited on 7 March 2021, at 14:26. Wells, "Resources and Industry" Chapter 12 in M. Green's, The Celtic World, N.Y. 1995, p. 220). Over 200 different types of iron tools were found at Manching. The Celts were a group of tribal societies tied by similar language, religion, and culture in Iron Age and Medieval Europe. There were 5 varieties of wheat grown locally as well as barley, oats and millet. With minimal indigenous written evidence, one falls largely back on archaeological evidence. A 2,600-year-old Celtic Princess discovered in Germany German archaeologists discovered a Celtic grave in 2011 in the Danube heartland. The 'Tree of Life' allegory was found elsewhere in Germany with numerous Jupiter columns symbolising trees and at Pesch, in Germany, a temple was unearthed to the mother goddesses that had a great tree as its central cult focus. As mistletoe is believed to have held a magical or religious significance to the Celts, it could indicate that the warrior depicted also played the role of a priest. A huge early Celtic calendar construction has been discovered in the royal tomb of Magdalenenberg, nearby Villingen-Schwenningen in Germany's Black Forest. The yellow lines show the defensive walls of Kelheim oppidum, the black dots scatterred represent iron slag remnants, black semi-circles are deliberate iron dumps and the bone shaded areas are iron ore prospecting sites. Evidence from the sites at Manching or Oberursel-Oberstedten suggests that there was probably a village or town-like settlement with houses, workshops and storage areas. The characteristic Celtic burials and other examples for Celtic sites were discovered in and around the village of Glubczyce. Celtic 5th century BC sites in southern Bavaria reveal an increase in the production and use of iron for tools, jewellery and weapons. It provides unprecedented evidence on Celtic burial, sculpture and monumental architecture. 2005, p. 58). The nearby Michelsberg high plateau where over 6,000 pits have been unearthed reveal a location which held abundant deposits of limonite, an ore that can be used in iron production. Grave 11 (in cemetery plan, below far right bowl) was one of the most adorned Hallstatt grave sites at Kelheim. According to the map, this dome structure forms a connecting axis with other Celtic sites in this area." They also contained at least two burials, as well as the statue described below. Like other such sites, the Glauberg oppidum is connected with several other contemporary sites/complexes in its immediate vicinity: During an exploratory overflight in 1988, local amateur historians recognised the traces of a large tumulus in a field 300 m south of the oppidum. It measures 186 cm in height and weighs 230 kg. with a wide range of styles similar to those found at Manching oppidum. Locally produced ceramic artefacts from Grave 23 at Kelheim. Two of these southern German Celtic oppida sites that stand out are Kelheim and Manching. (B. Cuncliffe, Ibid. Strabo commented that the Celts had enormous supplies of sheep and pigs supplying not only Rome but most regions of Italy too (M. Green, Ibid., p.249). The hill was also settled by the late Bronze Age Urnfield culture (1,000–800 BC). During Manching's peak period of power c.100 BC, it is estimated that 3,000-5,000 people lived and worked within the oppidum's 380 hectares which was encircled by 7 kms of 'murus gallicus', Kelheim-style walls. [13]:68 It is made from a type of sandstone available within a few kilometres of Glauberg. The scales in the background is a reconstruction (Manching Museum). In 1999 the 'Museuminsel'... READ MORE, An insight into mainly Baden-Wurttenburg and Bavaria's Roman villas. The region was also known as a place of pilgrimage in prehistoric, Celtic and early Saxon times. They remained in use until the 2nd or 1st century BC. It is suggested that all four statues once stood in the rectangular enclosure. To the northwest, a wooden chamber of 2 x 1 m contained an inhumation, and to the southeast, a cremation burial had been placed in some kind of wooden container. Excavations took place in 1883 and from 1936 to 1939. Sites like Glauberg, sometimes referred to as Fürstensitze (seats of princes), indicate a parallel development of social hierarchies developing across late Hallstatt Europe. The findings and documentation were accidentally destroyed in the closing days of World War II (Koch 2006). ): see e.g. Only a small proportion of the oppidum has been excavated. Nearby is also the Celtic salt industry at Bad Nauheim. This theory links the Celts with the Iron Age Hallstatt culture which followed it (c. 800–450 BC), named for the rich grave finds in Hallstatt, Austria. A millstone for grinding cereal crops and various iron finds from the Mitterfeld area within the Kelheim oppidum. Some, in Britanny, have connections and roots with modern Celtic. Perhaps they were associated with an ancestor cult. Celts: Art and Identity runs at the British Museum from September 21 2015 - January 31 2016 and March 31 - September 31. In reality, he is the unique sculpture of a Celtic ruler who lived 2,500 years ago in Germany… The piece de resistance of archaeological finds at Manching is a model of a tree with ivy leaves and fruit made out of wood covered with sheets of bronze and gold. The moustachioed man wears a torc with three pendants, remarkably similar to the one from the chamber in mound 1, several rings on both arms and one on the right hand. This was associated with further banks and ditches extending over an area of nearly 2 by 2 km. F.-R. Herrmann, Glauberg — Olympia des Nordens oder unvollendete Stadtgründung? Extensive fortifications were erected. A collection of iron tools on display at Manching Museum. In the 4th and 5th centuries AD, it was reoccupied and became a regional centre once again, as the seat of a local king of the Alamanni. The warrior figure and other material support suggestions of links and contact with the civilisations of the Mediterranean at this early point. It was during this phase that the important burial mound was examined. Slag heaps in the valley below the plateau, where most of Kelheim's 500-1,000 population lived, have been dated from 150 BC to the birth of Christ. To the northwest, the Glauberg slopes steeply down towards the Nidder valley and, in the south, it is connected with undulating uplands. The southern and northern edges were also fortified with walls. Previously, some of the finds, including the statue, were on display in the Hessian State Museum at Darmstadt. During the Thirty Years War (1618–1648) the citizens of the surrounding villages again took refuge in the remains of the Celtic fort. Above are two hulls of Roman military ships that were found at Oberstimm in 1986 and, after 8 years of restoration work, were ready for display in 1994. Evidence from plant remains have shown that cereal crops were processed within the oppidum revealing control of this resource in the region and faunal age patterns show that pigs were farmed inside the oppidum but cattle was probably brought in from surrounding communities ( M.L.Murray, "Socio-Political Complexity in Iron Age Temperate Europe: A Dialectical Landscape Approach," in D.A. I am afraid that if Nazi Germany had won the war, this research would have to be classified and its authors executed. This discovery was made by researchers when they evaluated old excavation plans. My name is Ron Griffith and I'm a retired History teacher from Albury on the NSW/Victorian border. Each are located near the Danube River and are only 34 kilometres apart. Archaeologists have unveiled the treasures of a 2,600-year-old Celtic tomb containing a wealth of art in Germany. A child's inhumation in Grave 7 at Kelheim's Hallstatt cemetery. The point of that annex contained a huge water reservoir, measuring 150 by 60 m. At this time, the fortification was 650 m long, nearly 500 m wide, and enclosed an area of 8.5 ha. ali., Debating Complexity - Proceedings of thec 26th Annual Chacmood Conference, University of Calgary, 1996, p.408). The dominant view for many decades has been that the Celts lived only in the area of southern Germany and Switzerland. In its heyday, giant security walls in the area protected a city of as many as 10,000 people. The finds from the main burial chamber, each carefully wrapped in cloth, include a fine gold torc and a bronze tubular jug that had contained mead. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Excavations continue into the present day with excavations planned from 28 May till 29 June with a multinational team excavating what is believed to be a former massive rampart that is only visible through lidar at the present moment at the hillfort. Around AD 80 new forts were built nearby at Kosching, Eining, Regensburg-Kumpfmuhl and Straubing which linked the region into a network of defences called the limes. A few Belgian towns are named after Belgic tribes, such as Tongeren (Tongres) named after the Tungri , Menen named after … 2,600-year-old Celtic tomb discovered in Germany. Each are located near the Danube River and are only 34 kilometres apart. An attractive display at Manching Museum of smooth, wheel-thrown, glazed pots. [7] But several other important Celtic population centres or oppida are known from the Rhein-Main Region and Central Hesse. Another site, in Wojkowice, contained a well preserved grave of a woman from the 3rd century BC. This work was produced by Ron Griffith, a recipient of a NSW Premier's Westfields Teachers' Scholarship in 2009, awarded by the Premier of NSWPlease note, all images are protected by copyright and the rights belong to the individual museums or HistoryGuru.com.au. The tumulus contained three features. Ritual was not confined to the four walls of a temple or to regular ceremonies; rather, it was all-pervasive (M. Green, Animals in Celtic Life and Myth, N.Y., 1998, p.4). For whole section on fortifications: F.-R. Herrmann 1990: Ringwall Glauberg; in: F.-R. Herrmann and A. Jockenhövel (eds. Sep 24, 2015 - A huge early Celtic calendar construction has been discovered in the royal tomb of Magdalenenberg, nearby Villingen-Schwenningen in Germany's Black Forest. north of the Alps mountain range, including present-day Ireland and Great Britain.It 935 likes. Animals played a special role in both the secular and religious life of the Celts. The plateau contained a small perennial pond, which was not fed by springs but simply by surface runoff. The hilltop forms a nearly horizontal plateau of 800 by 80–200m. Such settlements probably housed populations numbering in the thousands. Thus, it is not surprising that the hill was the site of human occupation long before and long after its Celtic phase, well into the medieval period.[8]. Its southwest promontory is known as Enzheimer Köpfchen. Animal husbandry was an important agricultural pursuit especially pigs. Between 1994 and 1997, the State Archaeological Service of Hesse excavated it. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the Glauberg was incorporated into the Staufer system of castles, perhaps in an attempt to foster the growth of an urban centre. One study of animal bones found Manching showed 99% of the bones were domestic animals with pigs representing 1,350 of the studied animals, followed by sheep/goats at 800 animals, cattle 700, dogs 139 and horses 77. With a centrally-positioned stag motif found at Manching ( 2nd/1st centuries BC a visually extremely striking monument excavated the. The entire structure hill is surrounded by springs and fertile land. 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