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Borremose
56.7806° N, 9.5681° E
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Borremose is a significant archaeological site located in central Himmerland, Denmark. The site is renowned for its fortified settlement dating back to the Pre-Roman Iron Age, constructed during the 4th century BCE. It features a unique defensive structure comprising a gravel bank surrounded by a moat, indicative of the sophisticated engineering of the time. The settlement includes remains of longhouses, suggesting a once-thriving community. Additionally, Borremose is famous for the discovery of several bog bodies from the Late Bronze Age, providing valuable insights into ancient burial practices and beliefs. The site was abandoned in the 2nd century BCE, later repurposed for agriculture in the 1st century CE, before being left to the bog. The Borremose site, with its unique features and historical significance, continues to be a focus of archaeological interest.
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Construction of fortified settlement
400 BCE
Abandonment of settlement
100 BCE
Agricultural use of area
100 CE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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