Archaeology Breakthrough: Scientists Uncover Europe’s Longest Ancient Monument
A team of researchers from the University of Hradec Králové has made a significant discovery in the Czech Republic—a massive burial mound measuring approximately 620 feet in length and 50 feet wide. Dating back to the 4th millennium BC, this finding is believed to be one of the oldest funerary monuments in Europe and stands out as one of the longest of its kind.
The mound was unearthed during excavations near the villages of Dlouhé Dvory and Lípa in Bohemia’s eastern region. Petr Krištuf from the University’s Department of Archaeology described the discovery as unprecedented in Eastern Bohemia, noting that similar mounds are typically found in northwestern Bohemia.
“This examined specimen represents the longest prehistoric mound not only in our region but likely in the entire continent of Europe,” Krištuf emphasized in a press release.
The discovery sheds new light on ancient burial practices in Europe and underscores the ongoing importance of archaeological research in uncovering the continent’s rich history.
