The lady of Salgesch

The Lady of Salgesch was a wealthy woman who was buried in Salgesch between 22-60 AD. She belonged to the Celtic community of Sedun, which was under Roman influence at the time. Her discovery is one of the most important archaeological finds in Valais.

The elaborate burial shows a woman of high social standing: she was buried in a hollowed-out tree trunk and wore both Celtic and Roman clothing and jewelry, including decorated brooches, snake bracelets and Roman leather shoes. Grave goods such as ceramic vessels, food offerings and coins indicate a belief in life after death.

Her burial is symbolic of the cultural change in Valais, when Celtic traditions merged with Roman customs. The Lady of Salgesch is thus a unique testimony to this transitional period and impressively illustrates the connection between two worlds.

Thanks to the reconstruction in augmented reality, visitors can now experience the Lady interactively and take a journey back in time.