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—Various shapes of flint arrow-heads from the lacustrine settlements of Switzerland.
Artist
- Name:
- Unknown
Illustration
- Subject:
- Science & technology
- Technique:
- Wood engraving
- Format:
- Landscape (wider)
- Source:
- University of California Libraries, the Internet Archive
Book
- Title:
- Primitive man
- Author(s):
- Figuier, Louis
- Publisher:
- New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1876
- Open Library:
- View record.
Description
The Swiss lake dwellings were discovered in mid-nineteenth century and have since become one of the best known and studied type of prehistoric settlement. Favorable climate conditions have allowed for good preservation of organic remains and fruitful research.
Keywords: 1870s, 19th century, archaeology, black & white, Europe, instrument, prehistory, Switzerland, weaponry
