Grosser Hafner, Archaeological site on Lake Zurich, Switzerland.
The Grosser Hafner settlement spans across 0.2 square kilometers near the Limmat River, containing remains of prehistoric pile dwellings and Roman structures.
During 122 AD, under Emperor Hadrian's reign, inhabitants constructed a circular wooden temple supported by oak piles driven into the lake bed.
The site contains artifacts from multiple Neolithic cultures, including Egolzwil, Cortaillod, and Horgen, demonstrating the progression of human settlements through different periods.
The location maintains Class A protection status in the Swiss inventory, requiring official permits for any research or collection activities at the site.
Excavations revealed an island sanctuary used by Gallo-Roman populations until the 4th century AD, with numerous coins indicating an earlier structure from the 1st century.
Location: Zurich
Location: Canton of Zürich
Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 8 (Riesbach)
GPS coordinates: 47.36290,8.54296
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:07
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