Schnidejoch

The Schnidejoch is a significant archaeological site located at a mountain pass in the Bernese Alps, standing at 2,756 meters above sea level. This site has unveiled a rich tapestry of human activity spanning over six millennia, from the Neolithic era to the Late Middle Ages. The discovery of artifacts became prominent with the melting of an ice field in 2003, revealing items such as hunting weapons and clothing. Carbon dating has placed many of these artifacts in the Corded Ware period, with some later revised to the mid 5th millennium BCE, making them older than Ötzi the Iceman. This evidence suggests the pass was a crucial route across the Bernese Alps, connecting regions throughout ancient times.