Goseck Circle

The Goseck Circle is an early Bronze Age monument in Germany, dating to around 4900 BCE. It consists of a circular enclosure with wooden palisades and gates aligned to the sunrise and sunset during solstices. Likely used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes, it demonstrates ancient people's interest in celestial events and seasonal cycles. Its precise construction and alignments suggest it was an important site for rituals, possibly related to agriculture or timekeeping. The Goseck Circle offers valuable insight into early prehistoric societies’ understanding of astronomy and their cultural practices.