Haldenburg, Archaeological site in Swabia, Germany.
Haldenburg is an excavation site in Swabia with remains from multiple settlement periods stacked on sloping terrain. The artifacts include foundation walls, tools, and household items spanning from prehistoric to early medieval times.
The site was inhabited continuously for thousands of years, starting from prehistoric times and lasting until the early medieval period. Its sustained occupation suggests the location held lasting advantages that made it valuable across different eras.
The name Haldenburg refers to the slope where the site sits, and visitors can see today how residential and trading areas were organized. The layout of structures reveals patterns of daily life and commerce among early inhabitants.
The site is accessible via marked pathways, though active excavation work means some areas remain restricted to visitors. It helps to check which zones are open beforehand, as archaeological work shifts with the seasons.
The arrangement of unearthed structures shows this location served both as a living space and a defensive stronghold. This dual function was common in small settlements of the period, where people needed shelter and protection in the same location.
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