Eythra
Eythra is a former settlement near Leipzig, Germany. It is archaeologically important because it is one of the sites of Europe's oldest civilisation. Investigations between 1993 and 2005 under the direction of Harald Stäuble revealed a village complex and temple of 25 hectares at Eythra which had been home to up to 300 people.
- Type: Locality
- Description: human settlement in Germany
- Also known as: “Aythra”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Dorfkirche Zitzschen and Haus Rabe.
Bistumshöhe Observation Tower
Scenic viewpoint
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zitzschen and Zwenkau.
Eythra
- Categories: abandoned village and village
- Location: Zwenkau, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
51.23046° or 51° 13′ 50″ north
Longitude
12.29497° or 12° 17′ 42″ east
Elevation
68 metres (223 feet)
Open location code
9F3J67JV+5X
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Eythra” goes by many names.
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- Russian: “Эйтра”
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- Zulu: “Eythra”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bösdorf and Kleindalzig.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Knautnaundorf and Bistum.
Saxony: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Dresden and Leipzig.
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