UNESCO World Heritage Prehistoric Pile Dwellings | Immerse yourself in the world of pile dwellings Dive excursion at Lake Mondsee April 20, 2024 - 10:00 Limited spots available! Registration required Menu Pile Dwellings World Heritage Sites Human Environment More Knowledge Pavilions Blog News Events Annual Program Projects School Education Research Protection About Us Organization Partners Contact Press & Bloggers Downloads 10 Years of UNESCO World Heritage: The UNESCO World Heritage "Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps" On June 27, 2011, a selection of 111 out of nearly 1000 known sites from Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, and Slovenia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These prehistoric pile dwelling settlements, dating back up to 7000 years, offer extraordinary preservation conditions and provide internationally significant insights into the beginnings of agriculture and animal husbandry in Central Europe. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Austrian lakes such as Attersee and Mondsee, and in Keutschachersee.

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