Archaeological sites in Roskilde Municipality

Danish Archaeological Treasures

This collection highlights the dense concentration of prehistoric monuments in the Roskilde and Lejre region of Zealand. It features a diverse range of Neolithic long dolmens, passage graves, and Bronze Age burial mounds. Notable sites include the Sneglehøj passage grave, known for its unique spiral path, and the Hove Langdysse. These protected archaeological sites provide concrete evidence of Denmark's early funerary practices and megalithic engineering.