Lech Sant
| Lake Santo Lech Sant | |
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| A body of water surrounded by green grass and with mountains in the distance. The Lech Sant with the Stevia and Odle | |
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| Location | Santa Cristina Gherdëina, South Tyrol, Italy |
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| Basin countries | Italy |
The Lech Sant (Lech Sant in Ladin, Lago Santo in Italian) is a lake, protected natural monument[1] in South Tyrol, located in the municipality of Santa Cristina Gherdëina.[2]
Name origin
[edit | edit source]Lech Sant translated into English becomes Holy Lake and the origin of this name is linked to a popular legend.[3]
History
[edit | edit source]Geological and archaeological research conducted in 1984 uncovered two distinct prehistoric stratifications on the site, dating respectively to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. It seems plausible to assume that the site was used during these periods by the earliest populations of the area as an ancient place of worship.[3]
Description
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The small mountain lake is located on the Alpe di Mastlè, above the settlement of Santa Cristina.[3]
Biotope
[edit | edit source]The biotope is notable for its location and biodiversity. Its origins date back to after the Würm glaciation and its waters are home to the minnow, a small freshwater fish adapted to cold, oxygenated waters.[4]
Legend
[edit | edit source]According to popular tradition, long ago where the lake now stands, there was a small church. Some local shepherds are said to have desecrated the sacred site with their nocturnal festivities and, as punishment, were made to sink along with the entire church, giving rise to the depression that later became the lake.[3][5]
See also
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Bibliography
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External links
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