Borkowo Megalithic Cemetery

Borkowo Megalithic Cemetery
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Also known as: Borkowo (cmentarzysko), Großsteingräber bei Borkowo

Borkowo megalithic cemetery is a prehistoric burial ground situated in the county of Sławno, in Western Pomerania [1]. The site consists of a passage grave, unchambered long barrows, and other tumuli [1]. The most impressive monument, Borkowo 1, is a passage grave made with heavy boulders and capstones [1]. It is around 4.5 metres long, with a width of 1.5 metres [1]. Excavations revealed a cremation and a few pottery sherds [1]. The grave is assigned to the Funnelbeaker culture of the Chalcolithic Age [1].

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TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryPoland
Coordinates54.2295° N, 16.5980° E

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