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

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ca. 950 - 15 B.C.
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Iron shield boss

The central metal component (boss) of a wooden shield from the late Iron Age (6th–2nd century BC) was found at Col de Flam. It served to protect the fist of the person holding the shield. It is an example of Celtic blacksmithing and either indicates the presence of Celtic warriors, probably mercenaries, or local copying of Gallic weapons. The wooden part of the shield has not been preserved. 

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. 

Bronze fishhooks

This simple nail has U-shaped bends in three places and has one rolled-up and one sharp end. This is evidence that fishing took place in Grödner Bach stream (Ladin: Derjon) during the prehistoric period. The bronze hook was excavated together with other bronze utensils (clasps, nails, button, ring) in an Iron Age dwelling from the 4th to the 2nd century B.C. at Col de Flam. 

Two Iron Age grindstones

These two grindstones made of volcanic stone from Col de Flam excavation site were used for milling grain. Grindstones were pushed back and forth across a fixed grinding stone. This spherical grindstone exploded after being heated to a high temperature. This is a sign that a large blaze took place in the house that it was kept in. 

Fragments of a large ceramic bowl

A large, shallow, pan-like bowl with two side handles was unearthed during excavation of a floor in a Rhaetian dwelling south of Col de Flam historical farm side. The excavation work was carried out druing the extension of the from from St. Ulrich to St. Jakob and provided the first certain proof of an Iron Age settlement at Col de Flam.