Hunebed, a photo from Drenthe, North

Photographer's Note

Many traces of the past can be found in Sleenerzand. Glacier pits can still be seen in the northern part of the forest. In the southern part are burial mounds, hunebed De Papoze Kerk and Celtic Fields. These are remnants of field complexes from the Iron Age.

The Galgenberg is very special. Almost 3,500 years ago, the chief of the Sleenerzand was buried in this burial mound. He got his gold earrings, bronze ax and arrows. A wreath of poles was erected around the burial mound. This was a sign that the dead should be left alone. The wreath was reconstructed in 1996.

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holmertz (102774) 2021-04-05 7:16

Hello Elaine,
It should be interesting to come to a place like this on a walk through the forest. It's the equivalent to a very old and very small pyramid - minus the tourists. Maybe an ideal place for a coffee break.
Regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-04-05 7:29

Ciao Elaine, great view of fascinating old remains, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (170861) 2021-04-05 8:37

Witaj Elaine!
A very curious place, view makes impression.
The stones are impressive.
Good framing and colors.
Well done.Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-04-05 8:45

Hallo Elaine,
Geweldig om tijdens een boswandeling aan zo'n megalithische grafkamer te komen.
Fantastisch hoe in die tijd de kolossale rotsblokken gestapeld werden.
Vele groeten, Paul

jhm (211736) 2021-04-05 8:48

Hello Elaine,

Also in Limburg NL, can you find Hunebeds.
An excellent composition and nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

lousat (139332) 2021-04-05 9:40

Hi Elaine,so not only nature in this magical forest but very old signs of the past too,like this. Perfect capture in an excellent perspective and quality! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ikeharel (113427) 2021-04-05 10:01

Hello Elaine,
Ancient place of worship within the forest, looks different from the usual monuments we see elsewhere. A well presented theme with good settings upon light and shadows.
Good evening,
Ike

pajaran (115989) 2021-04-05 10:19

Pozdrav.
lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa priroda i stara humka, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspekrivom.
Lepa fotografija.
Lepo mesto sa klupom za odmor posle setnje u sumi.
Zelim vam sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

kasianowak (17676) 2021-04-05 10:59

Hi Elaine
This is a fascinating place and a special destination for walks in the forest. Lovely light and we can see the first early signs of spring.
Best wishes
Kasia

Tue (92470) 2021-04-05 11:25

Hallo Elaine,
Ik moet altijd nog eens wat hunebedden bezoeken in Drenthe. Een mooi foto van dit exemplaar op de open plek in het bos. Het zonlicht was aangenaam.
Lars

ifege (48159) 2021-04-05 21:53

Hi Elaine
A good photo of the old burial mound tucked away in the forest.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147224) 2021-04-05 23:10

Hi Elaine,
interesting and well presented with the path, perfect o give depth at your view, good light capture and management, tfs.

ChrisJ (171884) 2021-04-06 0:10

Hello Elaine,

Surprisingly, South Korea has the most Neolithic dolmens or burial stone arrangements in the world, but Europe has quite a few as well, as shown here. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-04-06 3:43

Hello Elaine,

Details of our early heritage explain where we have come from. I do think more people have become interested in human history and such sites create wonder!

You have composed the photograph well, the path acting as a guide line, with the burial mound becoming the focal image, respectfully surrounded by the natural environment.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)