Fiavé pile-dwelling site

The Fiavé pile-dwelling site is an archaeological settlement located between Lake Garda and the Dolomites, containing preserved wooden structures built over the ancient Lake Carera basin. The layers reveal how construction methods evolved across different periods of prehistoric habitation.

Settlement at this location began around 3800 BC and continued until 1300 BC, spanning multiple habitation layers. These periods document significant shifts in how people built, lived, and organized their communities.

The remains of stilt houses demonstrate how prehistoric farming communities organized their daily lives and work. These structures show evidence of agriculture and skilled craftsmanship from this era.

The site and the Palafitte Museum can both be visited, with the museum displaying over 300 wooden objects, ceramics, and bronze items from the settlement. The terrain is accessible and easy to navigate for most visitors.

The peat bog environment has preserved wooden tools, food remains, and building materials from prehistoric times in exceptional condition. This wet setting allowed organic objects to survive thousands of years when they would normally have decomposed.

Location: Fiavé

Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps

GPS coordinates: 45.99092,10.83185

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27