This is the 11230th most frequent German word.
siedlung
Settlement.
Here, 'Siedlung' is used to describe a residential area or settlement.
Die Siedlung am Stadtrand ist sehr ruhig.
The settlement on the outskirts of the city is very quiet.
In this sentence, 'Siedlung' refers to an archaeological or historical area occupied by people.
Archäologen haben eine alte Siedlung entdeckt.
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient settlement.
This instance of 'Siedlung' depicts a planned or upcoming residential area.