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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Archaeological remains of Alpine Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 14:30

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • 111 archaeological sites across Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, France, and Slovenia
  • Occupation period: approximately 5000โ€“500 BCE (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
  • 56 sites located in Switzerland, including Bleiche 2-3 in Zurich
  • Exceptionally preserved organic remains providing rare insight into prehistoric Alpine communities

This serial UNESCO World Heritage property comprises 111 prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements distributed across six Alpine countries. Located on ...

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