Viereckshanzen
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Viereckschanzen are rectangular ditched enclosures that were constructed during the Iron Age
in parts of Celtic
Western Europe. They are widespread in Germany and parts of northern France.
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
in parts of Celtic
Celt
The Celts were a diverse group of tribal societies in Iron Age and Roman-era Europe who spoke Celtic languages.The earliest archaeological culture commonly accepted as Celtic, or rather Proto-Celtic, was the central European Hallstatt culture , named for the rich grave finds in Hallstatt, Austria....
Western Europe. They are widespread in Germany and parts of northern France.