Rapperswil-Jona–Technikum, Bronze Age archaeological site at Lake Zurich, Switzerland
The settlement spans approximately 100 meters in diameter and occupies a submerged area of 4,000 square meters in the upper section of Lake Zurich.
Discovered by divers in 1998, the settlement dates back to the 17th century BC and contains multiple construction phases marked by rows of wooden palisades.
Archaeological excavations revealed ceramic vessels, bronze tools, dress pins, daggers, arrowheads, and a rare gold wire from prehistoric lake dwellers.
The Historical and Ethnological Museum in St.Gallen displays artifacts from the site and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM.
A soapstone mold used for crafting Alpine-type razors indicates the settlement served as a metalworking center and controlled regional transport routes.
Location: Rapperswil-Jona
Location: canton St. Gallen
Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
Address: Seedamm
Website: http://palafittes.org/en
GPS coordinates: 47.22200,8.81489
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:29
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