Latenium in Hauterive, Switzerland

Set on the edge of the lake near the La Tene archeological site in Switzerland, the Latenium Museum has a large number of artifacts spanning the Bronze Age and Iron Age. The La Tene culture covered much of central Europe  from approximately 500 B.C. to 1 B.C.  Active archeology continues in the lake area near the museum.  It's a great introduction to a Celtic culture that was in contact with the Greco-Roman world.  Early stuff goes back even farther into the Bronze Age, and the cast swords on display are great examples of the craft.

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Latenium  in Hauterive, Switzerland

A black clay bowl with silver overlay on display at Latenium.

Set on the edge of the lake near the La Tene archeological site in Switzerland, the Latenium Museum has a large number of artifacts spanning the Bronze Age and Iron Age. The La Tene culture covered much of central Europe  from approximately 500 B.C. to 1 B.C.  Active archeology continues in the lake area near the museum. 

It's a great introduction to a Celtic culture that was in contact with the Greco-Roman world.  Early stuff goes back even farther into the Bronze Age, and the cast swords on display are great examples of the craft.