“Das Gr\u00e4berfeld Tulbingerfeld” – a name that whispers of forgotten centuries. It sounds like a tale from the pages of an ancient book. But before us, not a book, but the actual ground where history rested its weary head. Before you stands the Gr\u00e4berfeld Tulbingerfeld, a treasure trove of earthly secrets, waiting to be unearthed. This site, hidden within the Vienna Woods, boasts a remarkable history, one that spans thousands of years.
The Gr\u00e4berfeld Tulbingerfeld is much more than just an ancient graveyard. It is a window into the past, allowing us to peek into the lives of those who lived and died here. Through archaeological discoveries, we can see that people have been buried at this site for centuries. The early inhabitants are the Avars, a nomadic people who ruled the area for a time. Evidence of their existence comes from the many earthen mounds, known as “tumuli”, scattered across this land. Some of these are thought to be from the 9th century. But we also know from its archaeological excavation in 1999, that the site was in use long before the Avars, and saw many burials throughout the early Middle Ages.
The Gr\u00e4berfeld Tulbingerfeld is not just a place of death. It is also a place of life. It has served as a sacred space, where the living have mourned the dead and honored their memory. We know very little about the rituals that took place here. We can only imagine the solemn processions that may have wound their way through the trees. Imagine the sounds of prayers spoken and the tears of sorrow that mingled with the rustling of leaves. These were our ancestors, and although language and times have changed, we are still connected to them through this land.
So, while we stand before this historical site, remember that the ground we walk upon is hallowed, and the stories of the past are never truly lost.