Archaeological heritage in danger: hill tombs in Bruchhausen-Vilsen threatened

Archaeological heritage in danger: hill tombs in Bruchhausen-Vilsen threatened

The endangerment of hill tombs in Bruchhausen-Vilsen

In the Samtgemeinde Bruchhausen-Vilsen, the possible loss of historical hill tombs is currently being discussed. These impressive remains from the Bronze and Iron Age are not only evidence of the past, but also of cultural importance for the region. The hobby archaeologist Henning Beneke expresses concerns that agricultural activities in an adjacent field could lead to a creeping removal of these historical sites.

archaeological relevance of the hill tombs

The hill tombs in Bruchhausen-Vilsen are part of an important burial ground with a total of 15 preserved burial mounds, as reported by the Lower Saxony State Office for the Preservation of Monuments. These sites are not only a legacy in the region, but are also important for understanding the prehistoric settlement in northern Germany. Henning Beneke, who calls this area his homeland, emphasizes that the burial ground is of particular importance due to the large number of burial hills that can be found here. "2,000 to 3,000 years of archeology is destroyed here!" Said his alarming statement.

The role of agriculture

The concerned situation is reinforced by agricultural practice, which is slowly moving closer to the edge of the forest. According to Beneke, the hill graves are at risk from these to close agricultural work. "The agricultural field continues to eat up towards the edge of the forest and continues to make individual graves," he explains. Despite the repeated references to the responsible bodies, there has been no improvement for years, which is very concerned about Beneke.

Hope for measures to protect

In a conversation with Vilsa Managing Director Henning Rodekohr, it was reported that measures to protect the mound graves were planned. Rodekohr emphasized that the graves are on a family ownership and that he is in close contact with the Lower Saxony State Office for the Preservation of Monuments. "We have discussed the need for protection of the graves and want to narrow them down and fill them with a fence," he said. These measures could help protect the graves from further damage.

public perception and commitment of the municipality

The Samtgemeinde Bruchhausen-Vilsen apparently has no up-to-date awareness of the endangerment of the hill graves, as Mayor Bernd Bormann notes. Although there were previously reports on the "tuning" of the graves, these allegations were not examined sufficiently. Bormann also explained that the Lower Saxony State Office for the Preservation of Monuments carried out an investigation years ago that had no irregularities.

FAZIT

The preservation of the mound graves in Bruchhausen-Vilsen is not only an archaeological, but also a cultural obligation of the community. The continuing warnings of experts, such as Henning Beneke, should be taken seriously to preserve the historical heritage for future generations. The planned protective measures by Vilsa could be a first step in the right direction. It remains to be hoped that the dialogue between farmers, the municipality and the monument protection authorities will now be reinforced in order to ensure the cultural memory of the region.

- Nag