Wéris, the Belgian Stonehenge (7)

Wéris, the Belgian Stonehenge (7)

Wéris is a megalithic site in the south of Belgium and is known as the ‘Belgian Stonehenge’.

Of course it can not really be compared to with the very impressive Stonehenge monument in the UK, but there are quite some many interesting prehistoric relics, graves and monuments to be seen.

Scientists even think that, in the prehistorical Bronze Age, Wéris might well has been one of the most important megalithic centers on the European continent.

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A kilometer beyond the Southern dolmen, stand these 3 Oppagne menhirs, under an old plum tree.
They are made of puddingstone, like the dolmens. The tallest stone is 2,4 meters tall.

You can see white ribbons hanging in the plum tree.
This is an ancient tradition.

The ribbons are hung by some local residents hoping to cure one or another disease.
According to superstition, you may not remove these ribbons. If you do it, you will get 'guaranteed' the ailment attached to the ribbon.......