VI.1-Emissario, Prehistoric pile dwelling site in Viverone and Azeglio, Italy.
VI.1-Emissario is an archaeological site containing the remains of ancient stilt houses built along lakeshores in northern Italy. The settlement shows how people constructed wooden structures above water and left behind artifacts that survived for thousands of years.
This settlement was established around 5000 BCE as part of a network of early alpine communities developing techniques for raised structures. The building methods allowed people to live in wetland areas where the ground was soft and unreliable.
The artifacts found here tell the story of how early alpine communities organized their daily lives along the water. Tools, pottery, and animal bones reveal what people ate, made, and valued in those times.
Access to the site may vary depending on ongoing excavations and seasonal conditions, so checking beforehand is helpful. Local guides can arrange tours that explain the structures and findings in detail.
This site is part of a cross-border UNESCO World Heritage designation that spans six countries around the Alps. It sits within a much larger record of how prehistoric people adapted to alpine and lakeside environments across an entire region.
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