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Kosbacher Altar
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Kosbacher Altar

Unique Stone Structure from the Late Hallstatt Period

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The Kosbacher Altar is an impressive stone arrangement from the late Hallstatt period, dating back to the 6th to 5th century BC. It is located in a burial mound field north of the Erlangen district of Kosbach. Adjacent to the altar is a reconstructed burial mound, offering insights into the burial practices of that era.
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The exact function of the altar remains unknown to this day.

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