Langweiler, Archaeological site in Aldenhoven, Germany
The excavation site of Langweiler reveals remains of 160 houses spread across eight settlement locations in the Merzbach Valley of western Germany.
Archaeological investigations at Langweiler uncovered structures and artifacts dating from 5300 to 4900 BC, marking early agricultural settlements in central Europe.
The discovery of three enclosures and a cemetery at Langweiler indicates the social organization and communal practices of Neolithic farming communities.
The archaeological area sits 2 miles from Aldenhoven center, with regular guided tours and lectures by local archaeologists explaining the excavation findings.
Researchers at Langweiler documented the transition from nomadic existence to permanent agricultural communities through extensive pottery and tool collections.
Location: Aldenhoven
GPS coordinates: 50.88167,6.25278
Latest update: April 11, 2025 06:54
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