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Kong Humbles Grav, Langeland

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Kong Humbles Grav

Facts and practical information

King Humble's Tomb is a Danish long-dyssis located in a field north of the small town of Humble on Langeland. The long dyke is 55 metres long and 9 metres wide, making it unquestionably the largest on the island. It consists of about 74-77 rimstones, all standing in a close and unbroken row, and in the north-northeastern part there is a large burial chamber. At the bottom of the burial chamber, archaeologists found human bone remains, believed to have been in the tomb for 4,000 years. Bone remains of a cow were also found.

King Humble himself was probably both a historical figure and a legendary figure. He is mentioned by Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century. Saxo writes positively about King Humble, whereas in King Erik's Chronicle from the 15th century he is mentioned less positively. There may have been two different kings, since a King Humble lived between 300 and 400 AD in the Danish area.

Coordinates: 54°50'15"N, 10°42'33"E
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Langeland Denmark

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Kong Humbles Grav – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Øhavets Smakkecenter, Strynø Kirke, Skovsgaard, Humble Kirke.

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