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The hill settlement is located on the plateau of the mountain on the eastern slope facing the Streu. A steep valley guards the north side of the site. On the southwestern side, the fortification can still be recognized today from a 130 metre long and up to 2 metre high rampart. Inside it,
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in an area of approximately 13,000 m², excavations have revealed rows of houses aligned with their longer sides towards the inner open space. These buildings were used as homes and stores.
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Kissingen, fränkische Saale, Grabfeld, südliche Rhön
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123:mesolithic
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