The Liddle Burnt Mound is a Bronze Age archaeological site located on the island of South Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland. This well-preserved site provides valuable insights into domestic and industrial activities from around 2000–1000 BC. Its unique features and artifacts have made it an important focus for studying Bronze Age life in the region.Discovery and ExcavationThe…
Tumuli and Mounds
Borre Mound Cemetery
The Borre mound cemetery, located in Vestfold County, Norway, is one of the largest Viking Age burial sites in Northern Europe. It played a significant role in the social and political landscape of the region during the late Iron Age and Viking Age.Historical BackgroundArchaeologists date the cemetery’s origin to around the late 6th century AD….
Mound of the Hostages
The Mound of the Hostages (Duma na nGiall) is an ancient passage tomb located on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland. Dating back to approximately 3,000 BC during the Neolithic period, it serves as a key archaeological site reflecting Ireland’s prehistoric traditions.Historical BackgroundThe Mound of the Hostages is one of the oldest structures…
Bhir Mound
Bhir Mound is an archaeological site in the historic city of Taxila, Pakistan. It is a key location for understanding the early history of the region. Taxila played a vital role in ancient trade, culture, and education. Bhir Mound provides insights into the city’s earliest settlement, dating back to the 6th century BC.Historical BackgroundBhir Mound…
Moidam – The Charaideo Maidams
The Fascinating Legacy of Assam’s Charaideo MaidamsThe Charaideo Maidams, burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, India, are steeped in history and spiritual significance. These unique structures, also known as Frang-Mai-Dam or simply Moidam (meaning “burial of the dead” in the Ahom language), are considered the resting places of Ahom royalty. Often compared to…
Magdalenenberg
Magdalenenberg is an ancient burial mound located in Germany’s Black Forest region. It is the largest of its kind in Central Europe. This mound is believed to date back to the Hallstatt period, between 616 and 609 BC. The site has great archaeological importance due to its scale and the insights it provides into early…