Prehistoric Pile Dwellings

States
Austria | France | Germany | Italy | Slovenia | Switzerland
Category
Cultural
Year
2011
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
47.2783333333, 8.2075
Last Visited
2015
UNESCO ID
1363
WH Site
1363
Prehistoric Pile Dwellings

The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Europe, recognized in 2011, are 111 archaeological sites across six countries—Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland—dating from 5000 to 500 BCE. These ancient lakeside villages, built on stilts over water or wetlands, feature wooden remains and artifacts revealing Neolithic and Bronze Age life. This transnational network reflects Europe’s early settlement ingenuity, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric architecture and daily existence in alpine regions.

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Points (111)