Ahlem

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AHLEM

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Hannover (2001 Region Hannover)
Incorporated into : 1974 Hannover

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1958 and show in the upper right half three hills, symbolising the geographical situation. The lower left half shows miner's tools, symbolising the different mining activities in the area. The wavy bend symbolises the Leine river.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.