Hidden within Frankfurt’s city forest lies the Keltengrab, a viewpoint steeped in ancient secrets. This isn’t just a scenic spot. It’s a portal to a time long past, to the era of the early Celts. The Keltengrab is more than a simple grave. It’s a burial mound, used for over a thousand years, from the 15th to the 5th/4th century BC. At its heart lies a princely tomb from the older Hallstatt period, around 700 BC. This remarkable discovery connects us to the earliest interactions between Etruscan Italy and Central Europe. Think of the Keltengrab as a silent witness to the dawn of trade and cultural exchange across vast distances. This “princely” man wasn’t buried alone. His tomb included chariot parts and tableware of Mediterranean origin. These artifacts offer a glimpse into his status and the far-reaching connections of his community. The Keltengrab is a crucial piece of Frankfurt’s prehistory. It highlights the growing social hierarchy after the Bronze and Iron Ages. It is older than the famous tombs of Hochdorf and Glauberg. It’s a testament to a civilization that thrived centuries before our time, right here in the heart of modern Frankfurt. Visit the Archaeological Museum Frankfurt to see more artifacts unearthed from this site. You can connect with these ancient people, their customs, and the world they inhabited, through these objects. The Keltengrab stands as a powerful reminder of the layers of history beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered.
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