Die Kinder von Nebra

The mystery of the Sky Disc, a high culture in the heart of Europe, and the eternal struggle between good and evil - a grand historical novel with unforgettable characters, awarded the Golden Homer 2021!

Nebra, 4000 years ago: For a long time, the people have bowed to the whims of the powerful prince Orkon, who torments and exploits the population, taking whatever he desires. Now, resistance finally stirs. The young priestess Rana wants to break Orkon's dark rule and free the people. The work of her father is meant to help her: a bronze disc that depicts the night sky and contains a secret message from the gods. It represents the goddess of light, who opposes hatred with love. But Rana's path is dangerous, and much is at stake, including the lives of those she holds dear...

On a hill near Nebra, treasure hunters discovered a bronze disc in the late 1990s. It depicts the moon and stars and is now considered the first concrete representation of the night sky in human history. A sensational find that the discoverers initially sold to a fence. It wasn't until 2002 that the Sky Disc came into the knowledgeable hands of archaeologists. Since then, it has been researched - and has changed our understanding of our ancestors. Ulf Schiewe brings their unknown culture back to life and weaves a grand, epic novel around it.