Findling – Naturschutz

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Could a simple stone hold the secrets of an ice age? Here at Findling – Naturschutz, we uncover a piece of Essen’s prehistory. Findling – Naturschutz isn’t just any rock. This reddish granite boulder, measuring approximately 120x80x80 cm, sits on the playground at Graf-Zeppelin-Str. 26 in Essen-Kettwig. Findling – Naturschutz is a glacial erratic, a relic from the last ice age. Imagine glaciers, vast rivers of ice, carrying this very stone from distant northern lands, finally depositing it here in Essen. Findling – Naturschutz stands as a testament to the powerful forces that shaped our landscape. Designated as a natural monument, Findling – Naturschutz offers a tangible connection to a time long before human settlements. It’s a reminder of the deep time embedded within the familiar. Touch this cool, hard surface. Let your fingers trace its contours. You’re not just touching a stone, you’re touching a piece of history, a tangible piece of the ice age right here in Essen at Findling – Naturschutz.

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