Lake Neuchâtel Latest News
In an amazing find for archaeology, over 1,000 Roman artefacts have been recently uncovered in Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, offering an insight into life at the time of the Roman Empire.
About Lake Neuchâtel
- It is the largest lake entirely within Switzerland.
- It is nestled at the foot of the Jura Mountains.
- It was formed during the last Ice Age, around 15,000 years ago, when huge glaciers melted and carved out valleys.
- It is about 38.3 kilometers long and 8.2 kilometers wide. It covers an area of 212.33 sq.km.
- The Thièle River enters at its southwestern end and issues from it at its northeastern end. The lake also receives the Areuse and Broye rivers.
- The northwestern shore (Neuchâtel canton) is the most thickly settled, and the slopes are covered with vineyards.
- On the north shore is La Tène, famous for prehistoric finds, which gives its name to the late Iron Age culture.
Source: TOI
Last updated on June, 2026
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