Early Medieval stronghold in Chodlik, Lublin voivodship, Poland. Relicts one of the largest fortification from so called tribal period of time, with area more than 8 hectare, dated by VIII-X c. Subject of study of Chodlik Archaeological Mission Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology Polish Academy of Science.  The majestic fortified settlement at Chodlik is one of the largest in the Little Poland region. It is likely to have been an extremely important point on the map of early-medieval Slavic tribes long before the Polish state was founded.The Chodelka Valley is an exceptional site for scholars of Poland’s early middle ages, in particular the tribal period (7th-10th centuries). In this beautiful valley, running for around 15 km up to the river’s outlet into the Vistula, the remains of four major settlements can be found alongside numerous smaller ones,  burial mounds. The majestic fortified settlement at Chodlik is one of the largest in the Little Poland region. It is likely to have been an extremely important point on the map of early-medieval Slavic tribes long before the Polish state was founded.
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