Platt, Austria

The archaeological site of Platt in Lower Austria is notable for its rich history of human habitation, with evidence dating back to the late Neolithic Funnelbeaker culture and the early Bronze Age Unetice culture. The site achieved prominence during the early and middle La Tène period, around 300 BCE, as the location of a significant Celtic settlement on the Sandberg ridge, characterized by a city that spanned 20-40 hectares. This settlement was a focal point of prehistoric culture, with at least 450 buildings and designated cult sites in a halidom district. The village of Platt was first documented in 1185 CE and has experienced various historical challenges, including fires and a cholera epidemic. The Diendorf fault line also plays a role in the region's geological instability, contributing to the mysterious disappearance of a local castle in the 17th century.