Neolithic Hallstatt – a special mining place

Archaeological evidence reveals that Hallstatt, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, was a sophisticated mining hub for salt exploitation as early as 5000 BC. The discovery of four prestigious stone axes and a deer pick within the Salzberg mining galleries underscores the region's advanced technology and specialization in salt extraction during the Neolithic period. Spatial analyses and use-wear studies on these tools provide new insights into human activity, highlighting the continuity and significance of this industry from ancient times.

Fíguls, A., & Reschreiter, H. (2024). Neolithic Hallstatt – a special mining place. Vall Salina E-Journal, (1), 53. https://doi.org/10.69736/22190105