Did the Gretescher Steine always look so majestic? The Gretescher Steine, also known as “Dicke Steine” or Hermannsteine, command attention. They sit on the banks of the Belmer Bach in Osnabrück’s Gretesch district. Imagine standing here thousands of years ago. The people of the Trichterbecher culture (TBK) built this passage grave between 3500 and 2800 BC. The Gretescher Steine are part of a larger network of megalithic sites. These sites are connected by the “Straße der Megalithkultur” (Route of Megalithic Culture). The chamber is about 10 meters long and 2.5 meters wide. It aligns southwest to northwest, positioned about four meters above the river. The northeastern end likely suffered from river erosion. It seems part of it collapsed, probably taking some of the capstones with it. Originally, there might have been six capstones covering the chamber. Think about the effort involved in moving these massive stones. It speaks to the importance of this site for the TBK people. Today, a modern addition enhances the experience. A metallic timeline, installed at the end of 2016, represents a journey through time, ending at the ancient stones. The Gretescher Steine stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the enduring power of the past.
Gebäude 96 – Bibliothek Westerberg
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