9th century BC–1st century BC
 

•  The Iron Age is an 800-year-long period between the 9th and 1st century BC
•  The Iron Age culture from the Soča Region was named after the saint St. Lucy (today’s Most na Soči)
•  Nearby iron ore deposits contributed to a substantial increase in population in this area
•  The central Iron Age settlement in the Soča Region was situated in the area of today’s Most na Soči
•  Here, archaeologists discovered the largest Iron Age settlement and burial ground of the South-Eastern Alps.
•  The most notable finding of the time is the St. Lucy's fibula from the 6th or 5th century BC.