The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Europe, recognized in 2011, are 111 archaeological sites across six countries—Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland—dating from 5000 to 500 BCE. These ancient lakeside villages, built on stilts over water or wetlands, feature wooden remains and artifacts revealing Neolithic and Bronze Age life. This transnational network reflects Europe’s early settlement ingenuity, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric architecture and daily existence in alpine regions.

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