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Switzerland

Mormont

Helvetic cult site with Celtic burial pits.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

Le Mormont in the Swiss canton of Vaud, notable for its late La Tène period Helvetic cult site, features over 250 Celtic burial pits. These pits, containing sacrificial deposits, include a range of artifacts such as ceramic and bronze vessels, iron tools, jewelry, grinding stones, coins, and both animal and human remains, underscoring its significance in Gaulish religious practices just before the Roman conquest. The site provides invaluable insight into the religious and social practices of the Helvetii during the Late Iron Age. Its archaeological relevance is heightened by the richness and unprecedented scale of the finds, making it a key location for understanding pre-Roman Celtic culture in the region.

Archaeological Features

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Cemeteries

Religious and Ritual Structures

Sacrificial Pits

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Switzerland
Source
Wikipedia