Fortified Settlements of the 9th and 10th Centuries ad in Central Europe: Structure, Function and Symbolism
Hajnalka Herold
THE STRUCTURE, FUNCTION(S) and symbolism of early medieval (9th-10th centuries ad) fortified settlements from central Europe, in particular today's Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic Slovakia, are examined this paper. It offers an overview the current state research together with new insights based on analysis site Gars-Thunau Lower Austria. Special emphasis is given to position sites landscape, elements built environment their spatial organisation, as well graves within area. The region under study was situated SE border Carolingian (and later Ottonian) Empire, some discussed lying territory 'Great Moravian Empire' 9th 10th centuries. These can therefore provide important comparative data for researchers working other parts Empire neighbouring regions.
Medieval Archaeology|Europe PMC (PubMed Central)|PubMed Central|Open Research Exeter (University of Exeter)|PubMed