Definition: Egolzwil is an Alpine Neolithic (late 5th millennium BC) lake dwelling site in Canton Lucerne, Switzerland on the shores of Lake Wauwil. Like many of the Alpine lake dwelling sites, the archaeological site had fabulous preservation, with the excavations revealing several rectangular timber houses, floored by logs covered with bark and heated with clay platform hearths. The inhabitants made round-based pottery, domesticated cereals, sheep and goats, and gathered plants and hunted animals. The houses probably sheltered both humans and animals in separate rooms.
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.
