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The origins of the Hammaburg

Grafik: AMHEarly Middle Ages

Hamburg Archaeological Museum

Hamburg Archaeological Museum
Hamburg, Germany

Moat 1 was filled around the year 800 and represents the oldest fortification of late Saxon times, the Hammaburg I. The moat enclosed an area about 48 m x 58 m. Above is the ground plan of St. Peter's Church for your orientation; in the center you see the old high route to ford Alster.

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  • Title: The origins of the Hammaburg
  • Creator: Grafik: AMH
  • Date: Early Middle Ages
  • Location: Hamburg Domplatz
  • Provenance: Archäologisches Museum Hamburg Stadtmuseum Harburg|Helms-Museum
  • Type: Virtual reconstruction
  • Medium: Photo
Hamburg Archaeological Museum

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