Mormont

Le Mormont is a hill in the Swiss canton of Vaud, part of the Éclépens municipality, about halfway between lakes Neuchatel and Geneva [1]. In 2009, the cantonal archaeological office of Vaud performed a watching brief excavation, which led to the discovery of a late La Tène period (c. 100 BC) Helvetic cult site with a total of 250 Celtic burial pits containing sacrificial deposits [1]. Among the deposited goods were ceramic and bronze vessels, iron tools, jewelry, grinding stones, coins, and both animal and human remains [1]. It was reported as being of unprecedented size and richness for the period [1]. It is unclear whether the human remains represent a cemetery or evidence of human sacrifice [1]. The site is of primary importance for Gaulish religion on the eve of the Roman conquest [1].