Weier, neolithic shore settlement, archaeological site in Thayngen in the canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Weier is a neolithic shore settlement in Thayngen, Schaffhausen, with remains from about 4000 years ago. The site contains evidence of pile-built houses, stone and clay tools, and pottery fragments that reveal how people lived during this prehistoric period.
The settlement emerged during the late Neolithic period and was inhabited intermittently across three distinct phases spanning multiple generations. Its strategic location provided residents access to fishing grounds, wild food sources, and natural materials for tools and shelter.
The name Weier refers to its lakeside location, which shaped how early residents organized their lives and community. The settlement demonstrates how people built their homes near the water and depended on fishing and water-based travel for survival.
The site is set in a quiet, green landscape with pathways leading to the archaeological remains. Information boards and guided tours help visitors understand the excavations and imagine daily life from thousands of years ago.
The remains are buried under layers of earth that have preserved them exceptionally well, allowing archaeologists to find even organic materials like wood and food traces. This makes the site a rare window into the ancient world and daily practices of its residents.
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