Definition: Alpine Lake Dwellings are a type of archaeological site found at the edge of lakes in the Alps or other mountainous regions, consisting of Neolithic through Iron Age villages and almost always exhibiting excellent preservation. First Investigated by Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller in the 1850s.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Examples: Cortaillod-Est (Switzerland), Saint-Blaise (Switzerland)
