La Tène - Archaeological Site

La Tène is a protohistoric archaeological site on the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, serving as the type site for the La Tène culture that dominated the European Iron Age from roughly 450 BCE to the 1st century BCE [1]. This extensive cultural horizon spanned a remarkable geographical range, stretching from Ireland across to Anatolia and from Portugal to the Czech Republic [1]. The site was first systematically investigated in the mid-19th century and remains a key reference point for understanding Celtic-period Europe [1]. Its lakeside location and rich artifact assemblages have provided invaluable insights into the craftsmanship, trade networks, and social organization of Iron Age communities across the continent [1].