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This map illustrates the extent of the La Tène culture, a key phase of the European Iron Age that flourished from around 450 BCE until the Roman conquests in the 1st century BCE. It highlights the widespread influence of early Celtic societies across Central and Western Europe, from the Alps to the British Isles.
Named after a major archaeological site on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, the La Tène culture succeeded the Hallstatt tradition and is considered foundational to Celtic identity. Known for its intricate metalwork, distinctive art, and tribal organization, La Tène cultural artifacts reveal a network of communities spanning modern-day France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond. The distribution of finds reflects both local innovation and long-distance connections.
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Netchev, S. (2021, August 24). Map of the Iron Age La Tène Culture c.400 BCE - c.50 CE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14458/map-of-the-iron-age-la-tene-culture-c400-bce---c50/
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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Iron Age La Tène Culture c.400 BCE - c.50 CE." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 24, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14458/map-of-the-iron-age-la-tene-culture-c400-bce---c50/.
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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Iron Age La Tène Culture c.400 BCE - c.50 CE." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Aug 2021, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14458/map-of-the-iron-age-la-tene-culture-c400-bce---c50/. Web. 25 Jun 2025.
