🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Serial UNESCO World Heritage property spanning 111 archaeological sites
📋 Fast Facts
- 111 prehistoric settlement sites across six countries (Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Italy, and Slovenia)
- 56 sites located in Switzerland, including Bellerive I on Lake Léman
- Occupation period: approximately 5000–500 B.C. (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
- Built on edges of lakes, rivers, and wetlands; exceptional preservation due to waterlogged conditions
The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps represent one of Europe's most significant archaeological ensembles. This serial property ...