Oppidum Zürich-Lindenhof

Oppidum Zürich-Lindenhof
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Also known as: Oppidum Lindenhof, Tigurum, Turīcon, Tūros, チューリッヒ=リンデンホフの城塞都市跡

A fortified Celtic oppidum founded by the Helvetii tribe on a moraine hill overlooking the Limmat river in Zurich [1] [2] [3]. Archaeological campaigns in 1989, 1997, 2004 and 2007 uncovered imported amphorae reflecting La Tene culture trade networks [1] [3] [4]. The Romans integrated the settlement around 15 BC [1] [3]. The site is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance [1] [5].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountrySwitzerland
Coordinates47.3732° N, 8.5406° E

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