Sito palafitticolo del Frassino

The Sito palafitticolo del Frassino is an archaeological site featuring submerged wooden structures and remnants of prehistoric pile dwellings along Lake Garda's shores. The site preserves wooden posts, household objects, and organic materials that reveal the layout and daily life of Bronze Age settlements.

The site was inhabited during the Bronze Age by communities that developed specialized building techniques for wet environments. Archaeological excavations in 2014 revealed that settlements extended beyond the waterline onto dry land, indicating larger communities than previously thought.

The site reveals how prehistoric communities adapted to lakeside living by constructing homes on wooden posts driven into the lakebed. This settlement strategy allowed residents to exploit both water and land resources for fishing and agriculture.

Visitors can join guided tours that include informational panels explaining ancient construction methods and daily activities of the lake dwellers. Since much of the site remains submerged, exploration from the shore or through organized tours provides the best access to understanding the remains.

The site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage designation linking multiple pile dwelling settlements across Alpine regions of Europe, revealing a shared way of life spanning several countries. The wet environment has remarkably preserved organic materials like wood and textiles that normally decompose, offering unusual insights into prehistoric daily life.