Children's University - The Nebra Sky Disk - Alina Ettrich and colleagues
The Nebra Sky Disk is a circular bronze plate
with images of, for example, the sun, moon and stars made of gold, which is considered to be the oldest concrete depiction of the sky known to date. It is estimated to be between 3700 and 4100 years old. It was discovered on July 4, 1999 by excavators
in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt
found. The Nebra Sky Disk has been a UNESCO World Heritage Sitein Germany since June 2013.
Children's university - spring semester 2026
What awaits you
-
24.02.2026
"Sowing, harvesting, stars: How did people use the Nebra Sky Disk around 3000 years ago?"
-Special event -
03.03.2026
"From hibernation to antifreeze: What tricks do animals use to survive the cold season?" -
17.03.2026
"Easter, St. Martin's Day, Christmas: How do religious festivals influence our year?" -
24.03.2026
"Sound of the seasons: What does music tell us about spring, summer, fall and winter?"
Everything at a glance
-
Event dates
24.02.2026, 16:30 - 18:30
03, 10, 17 and 24.03.2026, 17:00 - 18:00 in each case -
Venue
University of Siegen
US-C 116 (Schadeberg lecture hall)
Unteres Schloss 3
57072Siegen -
Event format
Course for children (8 - 12 years; 3 - 6 grade)
