Wasserburg Buchau, Late Bronze Age archaeological site near Lake Federsee, Germany
The settlement consists of wooden structures surrounded by a triple palisade ring enclosing an area of 118 by 151 meters.
The settlement originated around 1100 BCE and contained 38 small houses in its first phase, followed by nine larger buildings in the second phase.
Archaeologists discovered 20,000 plant remains, including spelt, barley, and millet, revealing the agricultural practices of Bronze Age inhabitants.
The archaeological findings from Wasserburg Buchau are displayed at the Württemberg State Museum in Stuttgart and the Federsee Museum in Bad Buchau.
Researchers found six human skulls between 1920 and 1938, indicating specific ritual practices of the late Bronze Age inhabitants.
Location: Baden-Württemberg
GPS coordinates: 48.05813,9.63359
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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