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In a rare find, archaeologists in Windisch, canton of Aargau, have unearthed the charred remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman flatbread, offering new insights into the daily life and diet of the Vindonissa settlement.
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archaeology
In Gelterkinden, Baselland Archaeology has unearthed the stone foundation of the 'Weiherhaus', a noble residence from the 14th-15th century that had been sought by historians for nearly 90 years, confirming its location and historical significance.
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heritage
A CHF800,000 project to protect the ancient UNESCO World Heritage pile dwelling settlements on Lake Inkwil from beaver damage has been completed. Special grids and gravel mixtures have been installed to preserve the archaeological site for future generations.
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archaeology
Archaeological excavation in canton Jura uncovers significant prehistoric settlement with pottery and jewelry dating back to 1,050-650 BC at planned waste disposal center.
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Archaeologists uncover well-preserved remains of ancient Roman bridge in canton Bern, including over 300 oak piles and artifacts from daily Roman life.
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archaeology
Archaeological find reveals well-preserved oak structures and artifacts from daily Roman life
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science
Rare Lariosaurus discovery provides new insights into ancient swimming behavior
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science
Researchers discover first-ever Lariosaurus fossil with preserved skin in Meride, providing new insights into ancient aquatic reptile swimming behavior.
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archaeology
University of Bern researchers collaborate with modern tattoo artists to decode complex prehistoric tattooing methods preserved on a 2,000-year-old Siberian mummy.
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science
Amateur fossil hunter makes remarkable discovery of 20,000-year-old woolly mammoth tooth in Limmat River near Baden, providing new insights into Switzerland's prehistoric past.
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archaeology
Amateur fossil hunter discovers rare Ice Age artifact in Limmat River near Baden, highlighting Switzerland's prehistoric past
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history
Divers locate human remains at 210-meter depth in Lake Constance, potentially solving a 70-year-old aviation mystery involving a Swissair DC-3 crash.
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