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

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Serial UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites across Alpine Europe


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 18 May 2026 at 16:25

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Sites: 111 archaeological locations across six Alpine countries
  • Period: Approximately 5000โ€“500 B.C. (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
  • Preservation: Waterlogged organic materials including tools, textiles, and food residues
  • UNESCO inscription: 2011

Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps is a serial UNESCO World Heritage property consisting of 111 small archaeological ...

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