🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Ancient lakeside settlements spanning 4,500 years
📋 Fast Facts
- 111 archaeological sites across five countries (Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, France)
- Settlements span 5000–500 BCE (Neolithic and Bronze Age periods)
- 56 of the 111 sites are located in Switzerland
- Exceptionally well-preserved organic remains provide insight into early agrarian societies
The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps represent one of Europe's most significant archaeological ensembles, comprising 111 small ...