Meilen–Rorenhaab, Prehistoric lake settlement in Meilen, Switzerland.
Meilen-Rorenhaab is an archaeological site containing remains of a prehistoric lake settlement near Lake Zurich in Switzerland. Below the water surface lie ancient wooden posts and artifacts spanning multiple periods from the Neolithic through the Bronze Age.
The site was discovered during 1853 and 1854 when a researcher examined remains exposed by low water levels. This discovery launched scientific study of pile-dwelling settlements across Europe.
The settlement shows how people lived along the lake shore thousands of years ago and what tools and objects they used in daily life. The finds tell the story of early communities that thrived in the Alpine region.
Access to the site is limited since strict protection laws preserve the submerged remains. Visitors can view the area from the shore and learn more through displays at nearby museums.
The preserved wood remains allow precise dating that reveals exactly when people established different settlement phases there. This accuracy makes the location a key reference point for understanding prehistoric Europe.
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