Site of the Yde girl
On Wednesday 12 May 1897, two peat workers stumbled upon something very remarkable: the body of a girl. It had lain buried in the peat between the villages of Vries and Yde for almost 2000 years. The Yde girl is the Netherlands’ most famous bog body.
The location where the Yde girl was found now lies in the Drenthe landscape. Follow the path to check out the exact spot.
Augmented Reality
Especially for families with children there is a digital experience available at this location. Travel back in time and discover how the Yde girl lived and was found 2000 years later.
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