Zgodnjesrednjeveški pozlačeni predmeti z Gradišča nad Bašljem (Slovenija)
Timotej Knific
North of Kranj, on the slope mount Storžic, there rises steep elevation Gradisce nad Basljem. On its conical summit is location ruins a late antiquity settlement which are in some places covered with thick layer ashes, contains remains dating from Early Middle Ages. Most these elements military equipment and horse gear. Among many items this kind were made iron, often tinned, also several bronze gilded artefacts: strap separator, end, belt buckle ring, hanger suspension loop fragment spur. Judging by their stylistic characteristics functional features, three Basljem belong to luxury set- either horse's headgear straps, or used as sword hanger. Based analogies, finds indicate Carolingian influence, no doubt that they belonged ruling class early mediaeval Carniola, i.e. Kranjska, 8 th 9 centuries. Mediaeval have been found at other sites Slovenia. The strongholds located key positions secured power aristocracy territory present-day Slovenia, similarly way functioned parts 9th century Slavic world.
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