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πŸ›οΈ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps

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πŸ›οΈ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Serial UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites spanning five countries


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 05:35

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • 111 prehistoric settlement sites across five Alpine countries
  • Occupied 5000–500 BCE (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
  • 56 sites located in Switzerland; others in Austria, Germany, France, and Italy
  • Exceptionally preserved due to waterlogged conditions

The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps comprise 111 archaeological sites consisting of the remains of prehistoric stilt ...

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