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Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Zurich, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland
From the source
This serial property of 111 small individual sites encompasses the remains of prehistoric pile-dwelling (or stilt house) settlements in and around the Alps built from around 5000 to 500 B.C. on the edges of lakes, rivers or wetlands. Excavations, only conducted in some of the sites, have yielded evidence that provides insight into life in prehistoric times during the Neolithic and Bronze Age in Alpine Europe and the way communities interacted with their environment. Fifty-six of the sites are located in Switzerland. The settlements are a unique group of exceptionally well-preserved and culturally important archaeological sites, which constitute one of the most important sources for the study of early agrarian societies in the region.
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Hours
The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps are a series of archaeological sites and not a single museum or location with specific operating hours. These sites are spread across several countries, including Switzerland, and are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. If you are looking for a specific museum or visitor center in Zurich that features exhibits related to these sites, you might want to check the operating hours of the Swiss National Museum or other local museums.
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
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