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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Alexanderschanze is a historical mountain pass in the Northern Black Forest of Germany, notable for its strategic significance and associated fortifications. Initially fortified in the early 14th century by the Bishop of Strasbourg, the site has undergone several modifications and reconstructions over the centuries, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Duke Charles Alexander of Württemberg modernized the defenses in 1734. The area also saw military activity during the late 18th century, with French troops making further extensions in 1796. During World War II, bunker systems were constructed as part of the Siegfried Line. Today, traces of these structures, including redoubts and trenches, remain visible, offering insights into historical military architecture and the site's role in regional defense.
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