🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Serial UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites spanning five Alpine nations
📋 Fast Facts
- 111 archaeological sites across Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, and Italy
- Settlements occupied 5000–500 BCE during Neolithic and Bronze Age periods
- Located on shores of lakes, rivers, and wetlands throughout the Alpine region
- 56 sites situated in Switzerland; exceptional preservation due to waterlogged conditions
This serial World Heritage property consists of 111 small archaeological sites documenting prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements across the Alpine ...