Kreisgraben Puch: A Neolithic Enclosure

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Explore a 7,000-year-old Neolithic circular enclosure near Hollabrunn, offering insights into early European civilization and agricultural practices.

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Kreisgraben Puch

The Kreisgraben Puch is a Neolithic circular ditch system located near Hollabrunn, Austria, dating back approximately 7,000 years. It offers a glimpse into the lives and practices of early agricultural communities in the region, with visible outlines and informative displays.

A brief summary to Kreisgraben Puch

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Kreisgraben Puch.

Visit the nearby museum in Hollabrunn to see artifacts discovered at the site and learn more about the Neolithic period.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the site, as the terrain can be uneven.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as there is limited shade.

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Getting There

Driving

From Hollabrunn, drive east following signs toward Puch. The site is located just outside the village. Free parking is available near the site. The drive is approximately 5-10 minutes.
Public Transport

Take a bus from Hollabrunn to Puch village. From there, it's a short walk (approximately 15-20 minutes) to the site. A single bus fare from Hollabrunn to Puch is approximately €2-3.
Walking

For those who enjoy walking, the Kreisgrabenanlage Puch is accessible from Hollabrunn via a scenic route through the Weinviertel countryside. The walk is approximately 5-6 kilometers and takes about 1.5-2 hours. Follow the well-marked hiking trails.

Discover more about Kreisgraben Puch

The Kreisgraben Puch is a significant archaeological site located in Puch, near Hollabrunn, Austria. This circular ditch system dates back to the Middle Neolithic period, around 5,000 BC, offering a fascinating insight into the lives of early agricultural communities. The site consists of a double circular ditch with three parallel ditches. These include a palisade ditch with a diameter of 48 meters and a depth of about 1 meter, and two pointed ditches with diameters of approximately 60 and 80 meters, widths of 3.5 to 4.5 meters, and depths of 3.5 to 4.5 meters. The palisade, roughly 150 meters long, encloses an area of about 1750 square meters, while the total area of the enclosure spans approximately 5500 square meters. While the builders couldn't achieve a perfect circle, the structure's intentional design is evident. Modern agriculture and land redistribution in the 1970s caused some damage to the original terrain. Today, the site is maintained to highlight the structure, with varied vegetation making the outlines of the ditches visible. Information boards and a raised viewing platform provide visitors with details about the site. Some researchers suggest these structures served cultic-religious purposes, and socio-political functions, possibly even incorporating astronomical observations. The site is freely accessible, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the distant past.