Tismice jako produkční a nadregionální centrum Čech 8. a 9. století Tismice as a Production and Supra-Regional Centre of Bohemia in the 8th and 9th Centuries
Naďa Profantová|Roman Křivánek|Marek Fikrle|Jan Zavřel
The central Bohemian hillfort-type site in Tismice is one of the largest (20–22 ha) Bohemia from Early to Middle Hillfort period (8th–9th century) and has been studied for years using non-destructive methods. study, which presents results complete geophysical survey as well small-scale trenching 2013, focussed on an analysis non-ferrous metal ornaments (c. 170 pcs., mostly belt horse harness decorations) analyses evidence craft production – jewellerymaking, metalsmithing casting (ingots, blanks). It earliest work with gold early medieval (2018 excavation) natural science radiocarbon magnetic absolute dates, supplement dating basis Carolingian coin imports. internally divided hillfort was elite residence (gilded ornaments, spurs, coin) a short time served supra-regional centre that not only received redistributed but also produced items statutory importance (belt pendants, spurs). Radiocarbon places multiphase settlement fortifications final third 8th century until end 9th century. A detailed evaluation stratigraphy will be another step towards comprehensive interpretation this site. Key Words: Ages, hillfort, Avar long-distance contacts, goldsmithing, tools, coin,
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