The Archaeological Working Group for the District and Town of Osnabrück was founded in 1972 as an interest group of amateur archaeologists. The intention was to enable voluntary cooperation in the research and preservation of archaeological monuments and find spots in the Osnabrück town and district and support the work of official departments. A major focus of the Association’s activities is on public relations (www.megalithicroutes.eu/en/members/archaeological-working-group-district-and-town-osnabruck-ev).