Alvastra pile-dwelling, Neolithic settlement in Ödeshög Municipality, Sweden
The Alvastra pile-dwelling consists of two rectangular platforms supported by wooden posts, each measuring 200 square meters and divided into smaller compartments.
Archaeological excavations between 1908 and 1980 uncovered remains from 3000 BCE, including stone hearths, tools, and evidence of ancient building techniques.
The settlement combined elements from two distinct traditions: the Funnel Beaker culture's tools and the Pitted Ware culture's pottery manufacturing methods.
The site contains interpretive panels and designated pathways that lead visitors through the archaeological excavation areas near Lake Tåkern.
Scientists discovered that inhabitants used the elevated wooden platforms seasonally for gatherings and ceremonies after hunting and harvesting periods.
Location: Ödeshög Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.29972,14.67500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:38
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