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Svantevit stone in the church of Altenkirchen
The "Svantevitstein" is an image stone made of granite, on which a man with a chin and moustache can be seen in relief.
The "Svantevitstein" is an image stone made of granite, on which a man with a chin and moustache can be seen in relief. He is wearing a caftan-like skirt or a fitted coat, cap and shoes and is holding a drinking horn in his hands. Similarities to the god Svantevit from the sanctuary in the castle at Cape Arkona are recognizable. The stone, also referred to as a grave slab, was only walled in after the parish church in Altenkirchen was built. It could be the remains of a Slavic burial. Author: Dr. Katrin Staude / Archaeo Tour Rügen, archaeo-tour-ruegen.de
Svantevite stone in the church of Altenkirchen - a Slavic mystery in stone
In the parish church of Altenkirchen on the island of Rügen, the Svantevitstein is one of the most fascinating archaeological testimonies to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Slavic past. The granite image stone shows a relief of a bearded man with a chin and moustache, wearing a caftan-like skirt, a cap and shoes and holding a drinking horn in his hands.
Connection to the sanctuary of Cape Arkona on RügenThe stone bears clear similarities to depictions of the Slavic god Svantevit, who was worshipped in the nearby sanctuary of the castle at Cape Arkona. It is possible that the Svantevit stone is the remains of a Slavic burial. After the parish church was built, the stone - also known as a grave slab - was placed horizontally in its masonry.
Altenkirchen and the Slavic history of Rügen
Altenkirchen is located in the north of the island of Rügen, which, as part of the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is rich in evidence of Slavic culture. Anyone interested in the early medieval history of the region will find an authentic and rarely shown insight into this era here
Accommodations auf Rügen
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
"Zur Schaabe" Inn & Pension
● Glowe
"Zur Schaabe" Gasthaus & Pension is located in the beautiful Baltic seaside resort of Glowe in the north-east of the island of Rügen.
A-ROSA Hotel Ceres am Meer - Adults Only
● Binz
This design hotel impresses with its fantastic location right by the sea on the island of Rügen, not far from the Binz pier, and offers stylish wellness facilities and panoramic views from almost every room.
A-ROSA Kurhaus Binz
● Binz
You don't have to travel far to find something special - the A-ROSA Kurhaus Binz welcomes you directly on the beach promenade and its famous pier, where you can enjoy top gastronomy, a stylish ambience and a feel-good wellness area, combining modern comfort with traditional charm.