Definition: The archaeological site of Thayngen-Weier is an early Neolithic (Cortaillod culture) Alpine lake settlement occupied between about 5500-5000 years ago. Located in the lake region of northeastern Switzerland, Thaygen-Weier contains evidence for the use of elm and wild onion as fodder for domestic cattle; the presence of the elm bark beetle (suggesting elm disease); and the presence of Cannabis sativa is among the earliest known in Europe. The site was excavated by Josef Winiger in the 1970s, and much of the collection is stored at the Museum zu Allerheiligen.
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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.
Also Known As: Weier site
