Ancient Megalithic Tombs
Drenthe is home to 52 surviving hunebedden, megalithic portal tombs constructed by the Funnelbeaker culture between 3400 and 2850 BC. These structures consist of massive granite erratic boulders deposited during the Saale glaciation. Originally covered by earthen mounds, these Neolithic monuments served as collective burial sites. This selection includes the largest specimen at Borger and various well-preserved examples scattered across the heathlands and forests of the Hondsrug region.
Hunebed D16 Balloo
A well-preserved megalithic tomb situated on the Balloërveld heath, featuring nine capstones and visible remains of its original entrance.
Hunebed G1 Noordlaren
The only megalithic tomb located in the province of Groningen. This passage grave sits on the Hondsrug ridge near the Drenthe border.
Hunebed D11 Anloo
Located in the Kniphorstbos archaeological reserve, this tomb is surrounded by Bronze Age burial mounds and ancient cart tracks.
Hunebed D26 Drouwenerveld
A medium-sized Neolithic tomb located within the Drouwenerveld nature reserve, known for its scenic heathland setting.
Hunebed D32 Odoorn
A small, partially collapsed megalithic tomb located on the edge of the forest near Odoorn.
Hunebed D14 Eexterhalte
A large tomb featuring eighteen side stones and eight capstones, located near a former railway stop in the Eext region.
Hunebed D34 Valthe West
One of two tombs near Valthe, this megalithic structure is situated on a high point in the local landscape.
Hunebed D21 Bronneger
A well-preserved portal grave and one of a cluster of five Neolithic tombs located closely together near the village of Bronneger.
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