It was in the 4th century BC that the Celtics made their home in the Bad Durrnberg region. They remained in this area until the Roman Age and this area was colonised since then by the current population.
All the different people who inhabited the area were attracted by the Salt mine which began in 600BC. The State of Salzburg was born from the European Salt trade.
Salt is important for humans. It purifies, cleanses, and as per many legends have spiritual powers. Salt is a symbol of life and is as important today as it was many centuries ago. The discovery of salt has drastically changed the human's way of life as it was used for trading and much sought-for as a food preservative.
Here are some pictures of the Salt mine itself and the 'historic' Celtic village.
