La Tène facts for kids
La Tène is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Neuchâtel area, which is part of the canton of Neuchâtel. A canton is like a state or region in Switzerland.
As of 2023, about 6,461 people live in La Tène. This town is famous because it gave its name to an important period in history. This period is called the La Tène culture. It was part of the Iron Age, a time when people started using iron tools.
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Discovering La Tène's Location
La Tène is found about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) east of the city of Neuchâtel. It sits at the very top of Lake Neuchâtel. This area is also close to the city of Biel/Bienne.
The town is located where French and German languages meet. It is also a busy spot for major highways. This makes it an important place for travel and connections.
A Brief History of La Tène
The modern town of La Tène is quite new. It was formed on January 1, 2009. Before that, it was two separate towns. These towns were called Marin-Epagnier and Thielle-Wavre.
They decided to join together to create the new municipality of La Tène. This merger helped to combine their resources and communities.
The Ancient La Tène Culture
The name "La Tène" is most famous for an ancient culture. This culture existed during the late Iron Age. It was a very important time for people living in Europe.
Archaeologists found many artifacts here. These finds helped them understand how people lived long ago. The La Tène culture spread across much of Europe. It influenced art, tools, and daily life.
See also
In Spanish: La Tène (desambiguación) para niños
