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The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps is a world heritage site in the Alpine countries. The site is made up of 111 components (approximately half of them in Switzerland), making it one of the most dispersed world heritage sites.

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In the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, from around 5000 to 500 B.C., people in the Alpine countries lived in pile dwellings, or houses built on stilts. They were not always erected above bodies of water, but over marshland, some of which has now turned into lakes (matter of fact, some of the dwellings are nowadays entirely under water). Archaeological excavations and studies at these sites have provided great insights into the early agrarian societies in the region.

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Map of Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
  • 1 Keutschacher See. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Abtsdorf I. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Abtsdorf III. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Litzlberg Süd. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 See. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 1 Le Grand Lac de Clairvaux. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Lac de Chalain, rive occidentale. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Lac d’Aiguebelette, zone sud. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Baie de Grésine. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Baie de Châtillon. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Hautecombe. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Littoral de Tresserve. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 8 Littoral de Chens-sur-Léman. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 Les Marais de Saint-Jorioz. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Le Crêt de Chatillon. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 Secteur des Mongets. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
Archaeological site Olzreute-Enzisholz
Replicas of stilthouses in Unteruhldingen-Stollenwiesen
  • 1 Wangen-Hinterhorn. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Hornstaad-Hörnle. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Allensbach-Strandbad. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Wollmatingen-Langenrain. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Konstanz-Hinterhausen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Litzelstetten-Krähenhorn 32. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Bodman-Schachen / Löchle. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 8 Sipplingen-Osthafen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 Unteruhldingen-Stollenwiesen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Ödenahlen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 Grundwiesen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 12 Siedlung Forschner. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 13 Olzreute-Enzisholz. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 14 Schreckensee. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 15 Ehrenstein. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 16 Pestenacker. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 17 Unfriedshausen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 18 Rose Island. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 1 Palù di Livenza – Santissima. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Lavagnone. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 San Sivino, Gabbiano. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Lugana Vecchia. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Lucone. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Lagazzi del Vho. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Bande - Corte Carpani. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 8 Castellaro Lagusello - Fondo Tacoli. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 Isolino Virginia-Camilla-Isola di San Biagio. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Bodio centrale o delle Monete. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 Il Sabbione o settentrionale. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 12 VI.1-Emissario. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 13 Mercurago. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
Molina di Ledro
  • 14 Molina di Ledro. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 15 Fiavé-Lago Carera. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 16 Belvedere. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 17 Frassino. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 18 Tombola. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 19 Laghetto della Costa. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 1 Kolišča na Igu, severna skupina. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Količa na Igu, južna skupina. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 1 Ägelmoos. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Riesi. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Vingelz / Hafen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Dorfstation. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
Aerial view of Lobsigensee
  • 5 Lobsigensee. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Rütte. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Bahnhof. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 8 Strandboden. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 Les Grèves. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Spitz. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 Môtier I. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 12 Segelboothafen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 13 En Praz des Gueux. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 14 Bellerive I. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 15 Port. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 16 Bourg. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 17 Egolzwil 3. Wauwilermoos pile dwelling settlement (Q3049225) on Wikidata Wauwilermoos pile dwelling settlement (Egolzwil 3) on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 18 Seematte. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 19 Halbinsel. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 20 Port-Conty. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 21 Les Argilliez. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 22 L’Abbaye 2. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 23 La Saunerie. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 24 Les Graviers. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 25 Kehrsiten. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 26 Weier I - III. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
Landscape at Hurden Seefeld
  • 29 Burgäschisee Ost. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 30 Inkwilersee Insel. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 33 Bleiche 2-3. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 34 Insel Werd. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 35 Egelsee. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 36 Nussbaumersee. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 37 Pointe de Montbec I. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 38 La Bessime. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 39 Village. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 40 Stations de Concise. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 41 Corcelettes Les Violes. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 42 Les Roseaux. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
The Morges site is under water, in Lake Geneva
  • 43 Stations de Morges. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 44 Chenevières de Guévaux I. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 45 Baie de Clendy. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 46 Le Marais. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47 Oterswil / Insel Eielen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 48 Riedmatt. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 49 Sumpf. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 54 Robenhausen. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 56 Grosse Stadt Kleiner Hafner. Kleiner Hafner (Q1746625) on Wikidata Kleiner Hafner on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

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