Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Goloring is a Bronze Age earthwork monument located near Koblenz, Germany, dating back to the Urnfield culture between 1200-800 BCE. It features a circular ditch with an embankment, resembling British henge structures from the same era. The site includes a central leveled platform constructed from gravelled rock, and remnants of a large wooden post, possibly used for astronomical alignments. The Goloring is thought to serve as a calendar, aligning with significant dates related to agricultural practices and Celtic festivals, indicating its ritualistic significance. Although currently inaccessible to the public, plans are underway to develop the site into a historic park, underscoring its archaeological and cultural importance.
Gallery
Explore photographs of ancient structures, artifacts, and archaeological excavations at Goloring
Archaeological Features
Explore the unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Religious and Ritual Structures
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's archaeological history
Plan Your Visit
Details
- Country
- Germany
- Source
- Wikipedia
More Sites in Germany
Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen
Reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age stilt houses.
Kyffhausen Castle
Medieval castle ruin with Neolithic origins
Glauberg
Celtic hillfort with burial mounds and statues
Milseburg
Extinct volcano with Celtic oppidum remains
Federsee
Stone and Bronze Age artifact site
Nebra (Unstrut)
Bronze Age artifact site with Paleolithic finds