Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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
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Milseburg, an extinct volcano in the Rhön Mountains of Germany, is archaeologically significant for its large Celtic oppidum. The site features a prominent hill fort with extensive ramparts and traces of a settlement dating from the Late Bronze Age through the Early and Middle Iron Ages. This oppidum was a nexus of Celtic and Germanic cultural interaction, evidenced by artifacts from both the Urnfield and Corded Ware cultures. The hill fort includes well-preserved defensive features and habitation structures, such as circular living pods. Additionally, the site holds religious significance, with a chapel dedicated to St. Gangulphus and a group of statues depicting a Crucifixion scene, reflecting its continued spiritual importance through the ages.
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