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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Deister Gate is a significant geographical feature located in Springe, Hanover Region, Lower Saxony, Germany. This natural pass, measuring 550 meters wide, lies between the Deister and Kleiner Deister hill ridges. The site is historically important as it was mentioned around 1000 CE in the boundary description of the Bishopric of Hildesheim. Notably, the Battle of Sedemünder occurred near the Deister Gate in 1260 CE. The pass serves as a route for various transportation paths, including roads, tracks, and a railway, illustrating its continuous significance as a passageway. The River Haller originates here, marking a historical boundary between the bishoprics of Hildesheim and Minden. Over the centuries, the site has seen developments like the construction of the Deisterpforte Forest Inn in 1876. The Deister Gate remains an essential natural and historical landmark, connecting communities and serving as a rich source of historical narratives.
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