Ägelmoos, Archaeological site in Beinwil am See, Switzerland.
Ägelmoos is an archaeological site near Beinwil am See that preserves the remains of prehistoric pile dwelling settlements. The wooden structures lie in or very close to the water and date from different periods of human occupation.
Settlement began in the Neolithic period and continued into the Bronze Age, documented by wooden remains from different eras. The wet conditions preserved these wooden structures exceptionally well, enabling insights into thousands of years of human presence.
The site reveals how people lived in prehistoric times when they built their homes on wooden posts directly above water. This building method was common around Alpine lakes and shows how early communities adapted to wet landscapes.
The site can be visited in good weather since parts are in the open and conditions are often wet underfoot. Sturdy footwear and weather protection are helpful for exploring comfortably.
Organic materials have survived for thousands of years thanks to wet conditions, offering rare glimpses of wooden items, textiles, and food remains. These finds display everyday objects that would vanish almost everywhere else on Earth.
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