Borkowo megalithic cemetery | |
Map Type: | Poland |
Relief: | yes |
Coordinates: | 54.2287°N 16.5975°W |
Epochs: | Copper Age / Bronze Age |
Borkowo megalithic cemetery is a prehistoric burial ground situated in the county of Sławno, in Western Pomerania, Poland.[1]
The site consists of a passage grave, unchambered long barrows, and other tumuli.[2] The most impressive monument, Borkowo 1, is a passage grave made with heavy boulders and capstones.[2] It is around 4.5 metres long, with a width of 1.5 metres.[2] Excavations revealed a cremation and a few pottery sherds.[2] The grave is assigned to the Funnelbeaker culture of the Chalcolithic Age.[2]
. Marija Gimbutas. Bronze Age Cultures in Central and Eastern Europe. 391. 1965. Mouton & Co..