Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Kaiserwald in Styria, Austria, is notable for its archaeological significance, primarily due to the presence of over 120 Roman burial mounds dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. These mounds, characterized by their modest grave goods, suggest a rural Roman population. The area also reveals Bronze Age and Copper Age artifacts, including ceramics and settlement remains from the 14th to 13th centuries BCE and around 3500 BCE, respectively. The forest has served various roles throughout history, from a religious and industrial site to a military installation during World War II. Its historical layers provide insight into the cultural and economic transformations of the region over millennia.
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Military Installations
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