Archaeologists uncover remains of East German border crossing at Checkpoint Charlie

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  Archaeologists uncovered remains of the former East German border crossing at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin.

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  The finds include sections of boundary walls, asphalt surfaces, the foundation of a border troops command post dating from 1985 to 1989, and parts of a vehicle barrier built after the October 1961 tank confrontation.

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  The excavations took place in recent months on a plot at the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Zimmerstrasse, as plans are being made for a new education and memorial site.

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  It is not yet known whether or how the remains will be preserved and made accessible to visitors; the exposed areas are due to be covered again after a further inspection on Sunday.

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  The Berlin Wall Foundation said the finds are significant historical evidence of a site that has changed substantially since 1990.

Who

Archaeologists and the Berlin Wall Foundation

What

Excavations uncovered remains of the former East German border crossing at Checkpoint Charlie.

When

The excavations took place in the months before October 9, 2026.

Where

A plot at the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Zimmerstrasse, Berlin

Why

The excavations were prompted by plans for a new education and memorial site.

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