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"Great is the power of memory that dwells in places." (from Cicero)

Fragments of Melaun pitchers

Fragments of several pitchers made of so-called 'Melaun ceramic' from the late Bronze Age were discovered at Lech Sant at Mastlé (Aschgleralm). These jugs feature girlands and small vertical borders going down the sides. They were principally used for religious rituals at cult sites or cremations as vessels for pouring special liquids. 

Decorated ceramic fragments from Laugen vessels

Fragments of several 'classic' Laugen jugs (named after the discovery site near Bressanone) were found on the Postal crest at 2400-2500 metres above sea level. They are assumed to be libation vessels that were deliberately smashed during cult acts. The weather-beaten shards of clay from the late Bronze Age are part of a series of discoveries from the Sciliar plateau, which is assumed to have been a fire sacrifice site (1200-1000 B.C.).

Fragments of Alpine ceramic from the Laugen culture

The fragments of several 'classic' late Bronze Age jugs from the Laugen culture were found northwest of Resciesa upper cable car terminal. The jugs are characterised by two wartlike bumps on the side of the lip and have a thick handle with a ribbon-shaped profile. Research still has to clarify whether the finds are connected with a high place of worship or a burnt-down mountain shepherd's hut from the Bronze Age.