Things Tell Stories. Archaeology of the Mauthausen-Gusen Concentration Camp System

Since 2002, archaeologists have been investigating the material remains of the Mauthausen concentration camp and its subcamps. They uncover traces and finds in the ground, analyse objects from the everyday life in the camp, and study buildings and landscapes. Alongside witness testimonies, written documents and photographs, this material evidence represents another source for new insights into the Nazi concentration camp system.

Prisoner tag belonging to Alfredo Brambilla, Close-up of the tag with chiseled inscription. Photographer: Yvonne Burger