Deathplace of Otto the Great Revealed

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Historians and archaeologists alike often yearn for tangible evidence that connects present to past, bridging gaps in our understanding.

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Memleben, a central German town, recently stood as the backdrop for such an unveiling.

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For years, archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt have diligently excavated the former imperial palace and the Benedictine monastery in Memleben.

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This year, their perseverance bore fruit, revealing a site believed to be the deathplace of Emperor Otto the Great and his father, Henry the Fowler.

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The layers of history present in Memleben are a testament to the efforts of countless researchers, academics, and students, each contributing to the unveiling of these long-lost tales.

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Deathplace of Otto the Great Revealed

Deathplace of Otto the Great Revealed

Historians and archaeologists alike often yearn for tangible evidence that connects present to past, bridging gaps in our understanding.

Historians and archaeologists alike often yearn for tangible evidence that connects present to past, bridging gaps in our understanding.

Memleben, a central German town, recently stood as the backdrop for such an unveiling.

Memleben, a central German town, recently stood as the backdrop for such an unveiling.

For years, archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt have diligently excavated the former imperial palace and the Benedictine monastery in Memleben.

For years, archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt have diligently excavated the former imperial palace and the Benedictine monastery in Memleben.

This year, their perseverance bore fruit, revealing a site believed to be the deathplace of Emperor Otto the Great and his father, Henry the Fowler.

This year, their perseverance bore fruit, revealing a site believed to be the deathplace of Emperor Otto the Great and his father, Henry the Fowler.

The layers of history present in Memleben are a testament to the efforts of countless researchers, academics, and students, each contributing to the unveiling of these long-lost tales.

The layers of history present in Memleben are a testament to the efforts of countless researchers, academics, and students, each contributing to the unveiling of these long-lost tales.

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Or read our story about Stone Age Relics in Norway

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We have a passion for archaeology, science and technology.

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