Wayland's Smithy

A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

The Eastern Steppe and Scythian Burial Practices

Archaeological discoveries in the Eurasian steppe reveal striking parallels to Herodotus’s accounts of Scythian funerary rites. From sacrificed horses to towering burial mounds, these findings offer a haunting glimpse into ancient ritual practices—and their potential meaning for modern Pagans.

Nå er det bekreftet: – Den største gravhaugen på Vestlandet - Riksantikvaren

Karnilshaugen i Gloppen er blant de største gravhaugene i Norden, og knyttes nå til vikingskipsgraven på Myklebust.

Archaeologists: Mysterious Hill in Western Norway is Region's Largest Burial Mound

A mysterious hill overlooking a fjord in Western Norway has been confirmed as one of the largest burial mounds in the region. Archaeologists also note that the site is deliberately aligned with the solstices, adding a fascinating astronomical dimension to its historical significance.

Early Celtic burial chamber from the 6th century BCE discovered in Germany

Archaeologists have unearthed a rare and well-preserved early Celtic burial chamber in the Danube plain near Riedlingen, Germany.

Archaeologists discover 5,300-year-old burial mound, Europe's longest, in Czechia

During a recent highway construction in Czechia, archaeologists have unearthed one of the largest prehistoric burial mounds in Europe.

Miamisburg Mound - Wikipedia