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🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps

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🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Serial UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites spanning five Alpine nations


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 16:10

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 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 ...

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