Tumulus of Émael

Tumulus of Émael is an archaeological site in Bassenge, Liège, Wallonia. Tumulus of Émael is situated nearby to Quarry Marnebel, as well as near the protected area Réserve naturelle Thier à la Tombe.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort Ében-Émael and Quarry Marnebel.

Fort Ében-Émael

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Fort Eben-Emael is an inactive Belgian fortress located between Liège and Maastricht, on the Belgian-Dutch border, near the Albert Canal, outside the village of Ében-Émael. Fort Ében-Émael is situated 1 km north of Tumulus of Émael.

Quarry Marnebel

Quarry

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Quarry Marnebel is situated 280 metres southwest of Tumulus of Émael.

Quarry Ternaaien Inferior

Cave

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Quarry Ternaaien Inferior is a cave, which is situated 2 km northeast of Tumulus of Émael.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mount Saint Peter and Ében-Émael.

Mount Saint Peter

Locality

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Mount Saint Peter, also referred to as Caestert Plateau, is the northern part of a plateau running north to south between the valleys of the river Geer to the west, and the Meuse to the east.

Ében-Émael

Village

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Ében-Émael is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Bassenge, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. The village is located on the French-speaking side of the language border, next to Kanne on the Flemish side and not far from the border with the Netherlands near Maastricht.