Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial
Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial, Archaeological site in Arlesheim, Switzerland.
The Birseck hermitage cave stands at an elevation of 390 meters, featuring natural limestone formations within a broader landscape garden setting.
Archaeological excavations revealed evidence of human habitation during the Palaeolithic period, followed by ceremonial activities and Neolithic burial practices.
This class A Swiss cultural property integrates prehistoric cave dwellings with an English garden design, representing multiple layers of human development.
The cave location at coordinates 47.49 latitude and 7.62962 longitude provides visitors access to both archaeological remains and surrounding garden paths.
The site contains preserved evidence of three distinct human uses: Palaeolithic residence, religious ceremonies, and Neolithic burial grounds.
Location: Arlesheim
Elevation above the sea: 390 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Arlesheim
GPS coordinates: 47.49000,7.62962
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:25
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