Øm Passage Grave - a Neolithic burial chamber near Lejre
Øm Passage Grave near Lejre on Zealand is an impressive Neolithic monument and one of Denmark’s largest and best-preserved passage graves. Visitors can step inside the several-thousand-year-old burial chamber and see its massive supporting stones and capstones up close. Remember to bring a torch for your visit inside the passage grave.
Inside a Neolithic burial chamber
Øm Passage Grave is one of Denmark’s most impressive and best-preserved prehistoric monuments from the Neolithic period, dating from around 3000 BC.
The passage grave was discovered in 1832. Before then, it appeared simply as a burial mound known as Tværhøj. It is one of the largest and best-preserved passage graves in Denmark.
The monument consists of a chamber measuring 7 metres long and 2 metres wide, with enough headroom to stand upright. It was constructed using 15 supporting stones and 4 large capstones. The passage leading into the chamber consists of 7 pairs of supporting stones, although only the 3 innermost pairs are covered. The burial chamber is covered by an earthen mound, which, following restoration, is dotted with trees.
Please note: Remember to bring a torch.
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