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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Per T. (10 months ago)
Very beautiful burial site with approx. 4000 years behind it. Right by the 900-year-old church. Unfortunately, you cannot enter the burial chamber, which is a big shortcoming.

Terkel Hansen (4 years ago)
Large tomb and amazing it is found so many years after. But sad that the path, the last piece, does not exist.

Thomas Kittlaus (5 years ago)
Very large stone age grave

Jettro Coenradie (6 years ago)
The walk to the grave was nice, the grave itself was actually a bit funny. Not really impressive, but still fun to take a look.

Darren Shattler (7 years ago)
Great little hike a across rolling fields of green grasslands. The founder stones are incredible around the burial mound.

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