Mont-Terri Castle

Mont-Terri Castle is an archaeological site of national significance in Switzerland, located on a plateau above a prehistoric hillfort. The site contains traces of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic era, with evidence of occupation during the Middle and Late Bronze Age. In the 1st century BCE, a Gallic-style rampart, known as Murus Gallicus, was constructed, linking the site to the Gallic Wars. Roman influences are suggested by the discovery of a coin from Augustus's reign. Additional periods of occupation occurred in the 4th and 10th centuries CE. The stone tower, likely replacing a wooden structure, was erected in the 13th century, forming part of the site's medieval character. Mont Terri offers valuable insights into the region's long history of human settlement and fortification strategies.