Dolmens D19 and D20 - Drouwen

They are called the Twins of Drouwen, hunebeds D19 and D20 near Drouwen. The two are therefore close to each other, are both medium-sized and were found in poor condition by Professor Van Giffen. D19 he rated as "in confused condition", but also "not unreasonable". And D20 as "in very disturbed condition". Van Giffen's predecessors, the English researchers Lukis and Dryden and, later, researcher Jan Hendrik Holwerda (curator of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden), were also unable to say with certainty how the pair were originally located.

Nevertheless, the hunebeds seem quite complete and thorough restorations were carried out in 1998. Stones were returned to their presumed location, 2 split capstones were glued together and cracks were sealed with cement.

Near the dolmens is an information panel where you can see what treasures have been hidden in these dolmens. The beautiful ancient pots, flint axes, amber beads, bits of copper and pieces of human bone and molars were excavated by Holwerda and his team and can therefore be admired in "his" National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden.