2,000 Year Old Iron Age Temple Unearthed in Denmark

A 2000 years old Iron Age temple has been discovered by archaeologists in Denmark, according to reports. With archaeologists calling it one of the most amazing Iron Age sites, the location gave uncommon insight into religion and long-distance connections discovered in the last few decades.

According to archaeologists in Denmark, a 2,000 year old Iron Age temple and more robust settlement have surfaced under a tranquil meadow at Hedegaard, close to Ejstrupholm in central Jutland, offering insight into the political, religious and commercial life of Northern Europe, TOI reported.

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Hedegaard appeared to be quite normal for decades, with remarkably preserved cultural layers that modern agriculture barely touched. Given the temple’s immense size and intricacy, as well as the settlement’s apparent wealth and connections that extend well beyond the area, it seems clear that the temple was instrumental in influencing Iron Age Denmark’s political and religious environment, TOI reports further.

The temple itself, which dates to around 0 AD, is located in the middle. About 15 by 16 meters in size, it is almost rectangular, with a ring of sturdy pillars that surround a smaller interior structure. With its southern facing entrance, the inner structure features walls composed of clay and split planks, as well as posts that are firmly planted, as per the media reports.