Lost & Found: Newly discovered documents on mining in the Upper Passeier Valley
16th september
Conference with Armin Torggler
Since 2025, the business archive of the former mining company “Ahrner Handel” has been accessible, providing new insights into the region’s mining history. As part of ongoing research, previously little-known documents relating to mining in the Upper Passeier Valley have also come to light. The lecture presents, among other things, some initial findings from these newly discovered sources and shows how archival research can broaden our knowledge of historical mining.
More specifically, the documents date from the 16th century and concern the mine at Karlen. Until now, little more has been known about this mining operation than the fact that it existed.
Since 2025, the business archive of the former mining company “Ahrner Handel” has been accessible, providing new insights into the region’s mining history. As part of ongoing research, previously little-known documents relating to mining in the Upper Passeier Valley have also come to light. The lecture presents, among other things, some initial findings from these newly discovered sources and shows how archival research can broaden our knowledge of historical mining.
More specifically, the documents date from the 16th century and concern the mine at Karlen. Until now, little more has been known about this mining operation than the fact that it existed.
The expert
Armin Torggler
Armin Torggler, born in 1975, is a historian and archaeologist specialising in the cultural and mining history of the Alpine region. After studying in Innsbruck, he completed his PhD in medieval history. Following many years at Runkelstein Castle and with the Bolzano Castles Foundation, most recently as scientific director, he has been working since 2018 as scientific curator at the South Tyrol Museum of Mining. In this role, he is responsible for research projects, exhibitions, and the ongoing development of the museum’s sites.
Useful information:
16th septembre, 7pm
Museum Hinterpasseier, Moos in Passeier
(the lecture will also be streamed live online)
(the lecture will also be streamed live online)
Reservation is not necessary. Admission is free of charge.
The conference will be held in German. It will be possible to ask questions in English.
