Freienbach-Hurden-Rosshorn, Archaeological site on Lake Zurich banks, Switzerland
The archaeological remains at Hurden Rosshorn stretch across 4.32 hectares of Lake Zurich's shoreline, containing preserved structures beneath the water surface.
Multiple construction phases from the Early Bronze Age through Roman times mark this location, which served as a crucial crossing point over Lake Zurich.
The site forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Prehistoric Pile Dwellings, representing ancient settlement patterns around Alpine lakes in Switzerland.
Visitors can observe the archaeological zone from the modern Seedamm bridge that connects Rapperswil to Hurden across Lake Zurich.
The underwater site contains metal objects interpreted as ancient sacrificial offerings, along with remnants of prehistoric bridges crossing Lake Zurich.
Location: Freienbach
Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
Website: http://palafittes.org/en
GPS coordinates: 47.21890,8.80840
Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:03
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