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La Tène

Syllabification: (La Tène)
Pronunciation: /lə ˈten/

Definition of La Tène

noun

[usually as modifier] Archaeology
  • the second cultural phase of the European Iron Age, following the Halstatt period (circa 480 bc) and lasting until the coming of the Romans. This culture represents the height of Celtic power.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after a district in Switzerland, where remains of the culture were first identified

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