Hochegg (WP53)

Site name: Hochegg (WP53)

Municipality: Kartitsch

Altitude: 2274 m.a.s.l.

Coordinates (WGS84):
X: 46,698188
Y: 012,538980

Chronology: Mesolithic (?)

Type of site: Open air site

Archeological investigations: Three test pits (30x30cm) in the course of the 2022 prospections on a hilltop next to three small lakes. Find of a flint flake, additionally a thin layer of charcoal.

Short description:

The site is located above the tree line at 2275 m above sea level and is characterised by a large plateau with several small lakes (Fig. 8). Between these small lakes, several hilltops were found, which were prospected for archaeological remains. At one of these hilltops, a thin charcoal layer and a flint flake were found, which are probably related to a prehistoric open-air camp site.

Place of conservation of the finds: Municipality of Sillian/Kartitsch/Obertilliach/Untertilliach (not yet handed over)