Kong Humbles Grav

Humble, Denmark

Kong Humbles Grav ("King Humble's Grave") is one of Langelands most well-known prehistoric dolmens. It is about 55m long and 9m wide. Around the sides of the long barrow there are set of 74-77 kerb stones. The archaeological excavation has revealed c. 4000 years old human bones in the grave. The grave name is misleading, because the King "Humble" is believed to lived in c. 300-400 AD.

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Humblevej 4, Humble, Denmark
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Founded: 2000 BC
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Denmark
Historical period: Neolithic Age (Denmark)

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www.megalithic.co.uk
www.visitdenmark.com

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3.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Darren Shattler (10 months ago)
Great little hike a across rolling fields of green grasslands. The founder stones are incredible around the burial mound.
Jürgen Wittekop (13 months ago)
Mann muss über Äcker laufen, sehr interessant.
Kim Jensen (14 months ago)
Not impressed. Theres just a few rock formations. No gravesite you can see into or enter. The best part, was the cosy walk there
Lise Rodin (15 months ago)
Fantastisk langdysse med et kammer og over 70 randsten.
Kristian McGregor (21 months ago)
Graven ligger ca. 2 min. Gang fra en stor parkeringsplads. Stedet er smukt og idyllisk og man får historien helt tæt på sig. Det er en af de større stensætninger hvilket gør den lidt mere interessant at besøge. Er man alligevel på de kanter er det bestemt et besøg værd!
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