Klekkende Høj

Klekkende Høj is a megalithic tomb on the island of Møn in Denmark [1]. The tomb is believed to date from the Neolithic Age, ca. 3500-2800 BC, and is one of the best preserved of more than 100 burial mounds on the island [1]. The tomb is a passage grave, which means that the central chamber within the mound is reached by a connecting passage [1]. Klekkende Høj is unusual in that there are two entrance passages running approximately parallel to each other, facing east [1]. Within the mound is a central space running approximately north-south, which is divided through the centre by two large stones [1]. The tomb was excavated in 1797 by Antoine de Bosc de la Calmette, who was governor of the island [1]. Inside were a considerable number of human remains, flint weapons, clay vessels and amber jewellery [1].