🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning six Alpine countries
📌 Fast Facts
- 111 archaeological sites across Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, and Slovenia
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2011
- Settlements dating from 5000–500 BC (Neolithic and Bronze Ages)
- Exceptional organic preservation due to waterlogged conditions
The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps comprise 111 designated archaeological sites representing stilt-house settlements built on the edges of lakes, rivers, and wetlands across six Alpine nations. These sites span from approximately 5000 to 500 BC and form one of Europe's most significant records of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlement patterns. The waterlogged environment has preserved organic materials including wood, textiles, and plant remains in exceptional condition, providing ...