Denghoog is a Neolithic passage grave dating from around 3000 BC on the northern edge of Wenningstedt-Braderup on the German Island of Sylt. The name Denghoog derives from the Söl'ring Deng (Thing) and Hoog (Hill).

Denghoog is an artificial hill created in the 4th millennium BC on top of a passage grave. The hill today has a height of around 3.5 metres and a diameter at the base of around 32 metres. The internal chamber is ellipsoid, measuring about 5 metres by 3 metres. Its roof is supported by twelve large boulders. The space between them is covered by dry stone walls made up of so-called Zwickelsteine. Three huge boulders, weighing around 20 metric tons each, form the roof of about 75 cm thickness. These stones are glacial erratics, carried here in the ice age from Scandinavia. The spaces between the roof stones are also filled with dry stone walling. A layer of firm blue clay, brought here from the eastern side of the island, mixed with stone fragments almost completely waterproofs the roof. Above this is a layer of yellow sand, covered by a final layer of humus.

A passage of six metres length and a height of one metre leads into the chamber. Several other stone blocks were found scattered around the base of the hill. These have been interpreted as the remains of a stone circle on top of the hill.

The hill was first opened for archeaeological research in 1868 by Ferdinand Wibel, a professor of geology. He found an undisturbed grave chamber that was divided in three sections.Wibel found a complete pottery jar and shards of 24 other vessels, 11 of which could be reassembled or completed. The largest of these, a Schultergefäss has a height of 38 cm and a diameter of 31 cm. Other burial objects included stone tools (hatchets, chisels, 20 flint blades, a pyrite bulb for making fire and two circular holed discs with a diameter of 10 to 12 cm. There were also six amber pearls (one of them labrys-shaped) and fragments of a seventh pearl. All of these findings are today exhibited at the Archäologisches Landesmuseum in Schloss Gottorf, in Schleswig.

By its shape and ornamentation, the pottery found inside the tomb indicates a date between 3200 and 3000 BC. It is likely that the Denghoog served as a burial site for a family or clan over a period spanning several generations.

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Mystic Toad (14 months ago)
Lovely passage grave tucked away in idyllic Sylt surroundings - lake, ducks, lawns, church, wonderful thatched houses with beatiful flower gardens. Super chilled guy in ticket booth. Get away from 21st century stress, climb down into the cool interior of cyclopean masonary, muse on 5,000 years of history, and emerge cleansed through the narrow stone passageway. Best visited in morning, try to get place to yourself!
Nico Bruyniks (2 years ago)
It's definitely worth visiting. And make time to talk to the very knowledgeable gentleman at the entrance booth. He is happy to share his extensive knowledge with you.
Wolfgang Scherr (3 years ago)
1000 Jahre älter als die Pyramiden und äter als Stonehenge! Sehr beeindruckend und sehenswert. Wir wurden von einem sehr sympathischen, kompetenten und humorvollen Mitarbeiter in die Sehenswürdigkeit eingeführt und waren sehr begeistert. Immer wieder gerne.
Martina Meyer (3 years ago)
Very interesting. The employee is very friendly and takes a lot of time for his explanations - for 2.50 euros you learn a lot.
Gaara T (5 years ago)
Respect for the guy who explains every small details about the cave even though he doesn’t have to..Very nice and friendly
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