Mysterious mini pyramid discovered in the Lower Saxony Forest: Unique find in Holle
Mysterious mini pyramid discovered in the Lower Saxony Forest: Unique find in Holle
mysterious mini pyramid in the Lower Saxony forest
A forest walk in Holle in the Hildesheim (Lower Saxony) district can lead to an adventurous discovery. A mini pyramid is hidden between high trees. With a height of only eleven meters, it is significantly smaller than her Egyptian role models, but still fascinating in her geometric symmetry.
a piece of Egypt in German nature
The mini pyramid in Lower Saxony not only attracts walkers, but also harbors some unusual details. A cross above the entrance indicates that it is a Christian burial site. On the stone door there is a grave script that is assigned to the Freemasons and says: “The progress to perfection is forever, although the trace disappears in front of the eye.”
a worthy grave for Count Ernst zu Münster
In 1839, the architect Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves was commissioned to design a mausoleum for the late Count Ernst zu Münster. In the mini pyramid, the count, his wife, her daughters and other family members found their final resting place. A place full of history and secrets.
Discover the laves culture path
If you want to learn more about the mini pyramid and the history of the count of Münster, you can explore the Laves culture path in Holle. On a two and a half kilometer route, visitors can discover the mausoleum, Derneburg Castle and the former garden of the count family. A fascinating insight into the past of Lower Saxony.
- Nag