Books and books chapters by Hélène Blitte
Actes du colloque de l'APRAB (Ajaccio-Porticcio, Corse – 14-17octobre 2020), supplément n° 12 du... more Actes du colloque de l'APRAB (Ajaccio-Porticcio, Corse – 14-17octobre 2020), supplément n° 12 du bulletin de l'APRAB
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The 2018 and 2019 Excavation Seasons. The Iron Age, Hellenistic and Early Roman Period in Area II, 2022
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Please download the PDF for free under the following link: https://www.tallziraa.de/data-file-bai/docs/final_publication/Tall_Ziraa__Volume_IX__complete.pdf, 2022
List of Abbreviations
Preface (by K. Schmidt)
Introduction (by K. Schmidt)
Stratigraphy a... more List of Abbreviations
Preface (by K. Schmidt)
Introduction (by K. Schmidt)
Stratigraphy and Architectural Remains (by K. Schmidt)
1. Northern Area:Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
2. Western Area: Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
3. Southern Area: Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
4. Wall W11186 and Associated Stone Massifs
Plaster and Wall Decoration (by B. Jansen)
5. Painted Wall Plaster
6. Unpainted Plaster Fragments
Pottery
7. Pottery from Building A (Iron Age and later) (by S. Shammas with contribution
by B. Springer-Ferazin)
8. Pottery from Trench AU 128 (Hellenistic and Early Roman Period) (by B. Springer-Ferazin 181)
9. Pottery from Trenches AV129, AU 129, AU 131 (by B. Springer-Ferazin and S. Shammas)
10. Lamps (by E. Strothenke-Koch)
11. Amphora Stamps (by E. Strothenke-Koch)
Objects and Artefacts
12. Stone Objects (by H.-M. Jakubik and B. Schröder)
13. Early Roman Chalkstone Vessels (by F. Schöpf)
14. Metal Finds by H. Blitte 335
15. Bone Artefacts (by K. Schmidt)
16. Textile Tools (by K. Schmidt)
17. Miscellaneous Small Finds (by K. Schmidt)
18. Coins (by A. Lichtenberger)
Scientific Studies
19. Use-wear Analysis on Groundstone Tools of Building A (by B. Meller)
20. Archaeobotanical Findings (by L. Olsvig-Whittaker)
21. Radiocarbon Dates (by K. Schmidt)
Summary (by K. Schmidt and B. Jansen)
22. Conclusions and Discussions
Appendix
List of Loci and Findnumbers
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Papers by Hélène Blitte
Âge du Bronze, âge de guerre ? Violence organisée et expressions de la force au IIe millénaire av. J.-C., 2023
Actes du colloque de l'APRAB (Ajaccio-Porticcio, Corse – 14-17 octobre 2020), supplément n° 12 du... more Actes du colloque de l'APRAB (Ajaccio-Porticcio, Corse – 14-17 octobre 2020), supplément n° 12 du bulletin de l'APRAB, p. 261-272
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in: C. Pankau/H. Baitinger/A.Stobbe (Hrsg), Ein Schwabe in der Welt, Festschrift für Rüdiger Krause zu seinem 65. Geburtstag, 2023
Die prähistorische Konfliktforschung hat in den letzten Jahren zahlreiche neue Erkenntnisse zum T... more Die prähistorische Konfliktforschung hat in den letzten Jahren zahlreiche neue Erkenntnisse zum Thema Gewalt und Krieg in den bronzezeitlichen Gesellschaften Europas gewonnen. In diesem Aufsatz stelle ich einerseits die Hauptergebnisse unserer Untersuchungen im Rahmen des LOEWE-Schwerpunktes an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt auf dem Sängersberg bei Bad Salzschlirf (Lkr. Fulda, Deutschland) vor. Andererseits suche ich nach ähnlichen Elementen, aber auch nach weiteren Indizien, um im Genferseegebiet (Schweiz) bewaffnete Auseinandersetzungen während der Bronzezeit zu belegen. Auf dem Sängersberg traten bislang eine Lanzenspitze sowie 25 Pfeilspitzen aus Bronze zutage, die abgeschossen wurden und gegen die Befestigungsmauer prallten. Die Hypothese eines Brandes der Mauer ist aufgrund der aktuellen Kenntnisse weiterhin plausibel. Im Genferseegebiet sind befestigte Anlagen, zahlreiche Waffen und Traumata an Skeletten vorhanden, die ebenso für unruhige Zeiten in dieser Region zur Bronzezeit sprechen.
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in: S. Hansen / R. Krause (eds), The Early History of War and Conflict/UPA series vol. 383 (Bonn), 2022
The site on the top of the Sängersberg was explored within the LOEWE project through geophysical ... more The site on the top of the Sängersberg was explored within the LOEWE project through geophysical prospections, field surveys and excavations. New questions that emerged during the investigations are discussed in this paper, with consideration of different interpretations. The first question concerns the presence of large pieces of melted basalt in the fortification of the site especially regarding its origin: did the wall burn or not? The second part of this paper presents the weapons discovered along the wall, questioning the function of arrowheads and the possible use of sling stones. Further, a look at the 14C dates, revealing that the armed conflict at Sängersberg already took place at the end of the Middle
Bronze Age, invites us to consider the region and violence in Europe during this period. Finally, we suggest that a possible crisis at the end of the Middle Bronze Age may have led to the collapse of the cultural Fulda-Werra group.
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hessenArchäologie 2018, 2019
p. 73- 76
Erste Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen auf dem Sängersberg (Hessen) mit dem Nachweis von be... more p. 73- 76
Erste Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen auf dem Sängersberg (Hessen) mit dem Nachweis von bewaffneten Konflikten in der Bronzezeit.
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M.Besse and F. Giligny (dir.), Neolithic and Bronze Age Studies in Europe: From Material Culture to Territories. Proceedings of the XVIII UISPP World Congress (4-9 June 2018, Paris, France), 2021
This paper presents the main results of a PhD thesis dealing with the European Bronze Age hoards ... more This paper presents the main results of a PhD thesis dealing with the European Bronze Age hoards (2200-800 BC). The high variability of these assemblages forms the starting point of this study, developed following two research axes, the first one focusing on the content of the hoards i.e. an intrinsic approach (statistical analysis) and the second one on their repartition in the landscape i.e. an extrinsic approach (spatial analysis). This study could highlight several common features between the five investigated areas as well as regional specificities. The signification of the hoards is also discussed in this paper, presenting the current accepted interpretations and adding some new hypothesis. A recap chart of the results allows to consider a diffusion of the practice from East to West.
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hessenARCHÄOLOGIE 2017, 2018
p. 54-57
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Chasing Bronze Age rainbows Studies on hoards and related phenomena in prehistoric Europe in honour of Wojciech Blajer , 2020
Thousands of Bronze Age hoards have been discovered all around Europe, showing a high variability... more Thousands of Bronze Age hoards have been discovered all around Europe, showing a high variability in space and time. A visible differentiation in the content of the hoards expresses probably different depositaries and may provide some clues about the distribution of wealth – in this case bronze objects – within the society. Statistics, spatial analysis and ethnological examples provide facts that allow us to interpret this phenomenon in social and eventually economic terms.
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in: H. Meller (Hrsg.), Der Aufbruch zu neuen Horizonten. Neue Sichtweisen über die europäische Frühbronzezeit, 2019
p. 205-214
Since the end of the 19th century, the European Bronze Age
hoards have fascinated a lo... more p. 205-214
Since the end of the 19th century, the European Bronze Age
hoards have fascinated a lot of researchers. Many studies
have been carried out for years about this votive ritual but
most of the time from an intrinsic point of view. Within a
master’s thesis, the author decided to study these hoards
from an extrinsic angle by using a geographical information
system to map the distribution of hoards and to eventually
compare the results of two different areas: on the one hand
the Armorican Massif (Western France) and on the other
hand the Mittelelbe-Saale-Gebiet (Central Germany). After
drawing up the inventory, a statistic analysis was carried out,
which completed the spatial analysis. Some significant
results have been obtained, e. g. the opposite time evolution
of the deposition ritual. However, in the Late Bronze Age an
increase of hoards can be observed in both regions. The size
of the hoards is likewise quite similar in the two studied
areas: most of them contain 2–5 artefacts/fragments,
whereas the very big ones (more than 1oo pieces) are scarce.
From a spatial point of view, a clear preference for the valleys
appeared (and for the coastline in Western France),
while at the same time a massive rejection of the mountainous
regions can be determined, despite the presence of ore
deposits like tin or copper.
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in S. Hansen / R. Krause (dir.), Materialisation of conflicts. Universitätsforschungen zur prähistorischen Archäologie / Prähistorische Konfliktforschung 4, 2020
The eastern part of the state of Hesse in Germany between the Vogelsberg and Rhön mountains was
o... more The eastern part of the state of Hesse in Germany between the Vogelsberg and Rhön mountains was
one area included in the field investigations of the LOEWE project on “Prehistoric conflict Research –
Bronze Age Hillforts between Taunus and Carpathian Mountains”. There are several mountains in the
county of Fulda with remains of protohistoric fortifications, which still need to be dated and further
investigated. Our surveys and excavations took place successively at Stallberg, Kleinberg, Haimberg
and Sängersberg. The results are briefly presented in this paper and will form part of more detailed
forthcoming publications. At Stallberg and Kleinberg, no archaeological features had been destroyed by
erosion, so sufficient material was found to date these sites. At Stallberg, two main periods of use have
been documented by radiocarbon dates and corresponding artefacts: the Late Neolithic Michelsberg
Culture and the Late Middle-Ages. At Kleinberg, radiocarbon datings indicate an occupation at the end
of the Bronze Age and during the first Iron Age, whereas most of the ceramic sherds are typical for the
second Iron Age and medieval times. Unfortunately, the fortification at the Haimberg is destroyed, and
further excavation is not possible. Finally, at Sängersberg, the various field investigations brought forth
evidence of conflicts during the Bronze Age.
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Bulletin de l’APRAB n°18, 2020
p. 113-118
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Archäologische Informationen, 2019
Open Access Review
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in: S. Hansen / R. Krause (eds), Bronze Age Hillforts between Taunus and Carpathian Mountains/UPA series vol. 319 (Bonn), 2018
S. 43-65
"Osthessen ist ein stark gegliederter Mittelgebirgsraum. Fruchtbare Tal- und Beckenland... more S. 43-65
"Osthessen ist ein stark gegliederter Mittelgebirgsraum. Fruchtbare Tal- und Beckenlandschaften eignen
sich für Ackerbau, die höheren Regionen vor allem zur Wald- und Weidewirtschaft. Es gibt zahlreiche
salzhaltige Quellen. Kupferschiefer steht im nördlich gelegenen Richelsdorfer Gebirge an, und Eisenerze
sind aus dem Vogelsberg und in lokalen Vorkommen zwischen Kalbach um Motten belegt. Während
der Bronze- und Eisenzeit vollzieht Osthessen eine vielschichtige Entwicklung. Die Fulda-Werra-
Gruppe, die in der Mittelbronzezeit einen einheitlichen Kulturraum bildet, zerfällt am Übergang zur
Spätbronzezeit. Stattdessen befindet sich die Region nun im Kontakt- und Übergangsbereich verschiedener
Kulturen. Auch in der Eisenzeit liegt Osthessen zunächst am nördlichen Rand der Hallstattkultur,
bevor es in der Frühlatènezeit vorübergehend unmittelbarer Teil der Latènekultur wird. Nach den sog.
Keltischen Wanderungen während der ausgehenden Mittel- und Spätlatènezeit rückt die Region dann
wieder an die Peripherie der Latène- bzw. Oppidakultur. Während der gesamten Zeit ist Osthessen eine
wichtige Kontakt- und Distributionszone, die stark durch Güter- und Ideenaustausch, aber auch durch
Migration geprägt wird. Bei ersten Grabungen im Jahr 2016 wurde im Rahmen des LOEWE-Projekts
der Stallberg näher untersucht, der von der älteren Forschung in die Eisenzeit datiert wurde, durch die
Auffindung eines spätbronzezeitlichen Messers aber eine größere zeitliche Tiefe vermuten ließ. Bei den
Ausgrabungen traten überraschenderweise Funde aus der Michelsberger Kultur zutage. Einige 14C-Daten
konnten ein jungneolithisches Alter bestätigen, lieferten aber auch Daten aus dem Hochmittelalter."
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Bulletin APRAB n°17, 2019
p.109-114
Présentation d'un projet de recherche interdisciplinaire en cours à l'université Goe... more p.109-114
Présentation d'un projet de recherche interdisciplinaire en cours à l'université Goethe de Francfort (Allemagne). (2016-2019)
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Books and books chapters by Hélène Blitte
Preface (by K. Schmidt)
Introduction (by K. Schmidt)
Stratigraphy and Architectural Remains (by K. Schmidt)
1. Northern Area:Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
2. Western Area: Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
3. Southern Area: Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
4. Wall W11186 and Associated Stone Massifs
Plaster and Wall Decoration (by B. Jansen)
5. Painted Wall Plaster
6. Unpainted Plaster Fragments
Pottery
7. Pottery from Building A (Iron Age and later) (by S. Shammas with contribution
by B. Springer-Ferazin)
8. Pottery from Trench AU 128 (Hellenistic and Early Roman Period) (by B. Springer-Ferazin 181)
9. Pottery from Trenches AV129, AU 129, AU 131 (by B. Springer-Ferazin and S. Shammas)
10. Lamps (by E. Strothenke-Koch)
11. Amphora Stamps (by E. Strothenke-Koch)
Objects and Artefacts
12. Stone Objects (by H.-M. Jakubik and B. Schröder)
13. Early Roman Chalkstone Vessels (by F. Schöpf)
14. Metal Finds by H. Blitte 335
15. Bone Artefacts (by K. Schmidt)
16. Textile Tools (by K. Schmidt)
17. Miscellaneous Small Finds (by K. Schmidt)
18. Coins (by A. Lichtenberger)
Scientific Studies
19. Use-wear Analysis on Groundstone Tools of Building A (by B. Meller)
20. Archaeobotanical Findings (by L. Olsvig-Whittaker)
21. Radiocarbon Dates (by K. Schmidt)
Summary (by K. Schmidt and B. Jansen)
22. Conclusions and Discussions
Appendix
List of Loci and Findnumbers
Papers by Hélène Blitte
Bronze Age, invites us to consider the region and violence in Europe during this period. Finally, we suggest that a possible crisis at the end of the Middle Bronze Age may have led to the collapse of the cultural Fulda-Werra group.
Erste Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen auf dem Sängersberg (Hessen) mit dem Nachweis von bewaffneten Konflikten in der Bronzezeit.
Since the end of the 19th century, the European Bronze Age
hoards have fascinated a lot of researchers. Many studies
have been carried out for years about this votive ritual but
most of the time from an intrinsic point of view. Within a
master’s thesis, the author decided to study these hoards
from an extrinsic angle by using a geographical information
system to map the distribution of hoards and to eventually
compare the results of two different areas: on the one hand
the Armorican Massif (Western France) and on the other
hand the Mittelelbe-Saale-Gebiet (Central Germany). After
drawing up the inventory, a statistic analysis was carried out,
which completed the spatial analysis. Some significant
results have been obtained, e. g. the opposite time evolution
of the deposition ritual. However, in the Late Bronze Age an
increase of hoards can be observed in both regions. The size
of the hoards is likewise quite similar in the two studied
areas: most of them contain 2–5 artefacts/fragments,
whereas the very big ones (more than 1oo pieces) are scarce.
From a spatial point of view, a clear preference for the valleys
appeared (and for the coastline in Western France),
while at the same time a massive rejection of the mountainous
regions can be determined, despite the presence of ore
deposits like tin or copper.
one area included in the field investigations of the LOEWE project on “Prehistoric conflict Research –
Bronze Age Hillforts between Taunus and Carpathian Mountains”. There are several mountains in the
county of Fulda with remains of protohistoric fortifications, which still need to be dated and further
investigated. Our surveys and excavations took place successively at Stallberg, Kleinberg, Haimberg
and Sängersberg. The results are briefly presented in this paper and will form part of more detailed
forthcoming publications. At Stallberg and Kleinberg, no archaeological features had been destroyed by
erosion, so sufficient material was found to date these sites. At Stallberg, two main periods of use have
been documented by radiocarbon dates and corresponding artefacts: the Late Neolithic Michelsberg
Culture and the Late Middle-Ages. At Kleinberg, radiocarbon datings indicate an occupation at the end
of the Bronze Age and during the first Iron Age, whereas most of the ceramic sherds are typical for the
second Iron Age and medieval times. Unfortunately, the fortification at the Haimberg is destroyed, and
further excavation is not possible. Finally, at Sängersberg, the various field investigations brought forth
evidence of conflicts during the Bronze Age.
"Osthessen ist ein stark gegliederter Mittelgebirgsraum. Fruchtbare Tal- und Beckenlandschaften eignen
sich für Ackerbau, die höheren Regionen vor allem zur Wald- und Weidewirtschaft. Es gibt zahlreiche
salzhaltige Quellen. Kupferschiefer steht im nördlich gelegenen Richelsdorfer Gebirge an, und Eisenerze
sind aus dem Vogelsberg und in lokalen Vorkommen zwischen Kalbach um Motten belegt. Während
der Bronze- und Eisenzeit vollzieht Osthessen eine vielschichtige Entwicklung. Die Fulda-Werra-
Gruppe, die in der Mittelbronzezeit einen einheitlichen Kulturraum bildet, zerfällt am Übergang zur
Spätbronzezeit. Stattdessen befindet sich die Region nun im Kontakt- und Übergangsbereich verschiedener
Kulturen. Auch in der Eisenzeit liegt Osthessen zunächst am nördlichen Rand der Hallstattkultur,
bevor es in der Frühlatènezeit vorübergehend unmittelbarer Teil der Latènekultur wird. Nach den sog.
Keltischen Wanderungen während der ausgehenden Mittel- und Spätlatènezeit rückt die Region dann
wieder an die Peripherie der Latène- bzw. Oppidakultur. Während der gesamten Zeit ist Osthessen eine
wichtige Kontakt- und Distributionszone, die stark durch Güter- und Ideenaustausch, aber auch durch
Migration geprägt wird. Bei ersten Grabungen im Jahr 2016 wurde im Rahmen des LOEWE-Projekts
der Stallberg näher untersucht, der von der älteren Forschung in die Eisenzeit datiert wurde, durch die
Auffindung eines spätbronzezeitlichen Messers aber eine größere zeitliche Tiefe vermuten ließ. Bei den
Ausgrabungen traten überraschenderweise Funde aus der Michelsberger Kultur zutage. Einige 14C-Daten
konnten ein jungneolithisches Alter bestätigen, lieferten aber auch Daten aus dem Hochmittelalter."
Présentation d'un projet de recherche interdisciplinaire en cours à l'université Goethe de Francfort (Allemagne). (2016-2019)
Preface (by K. Schmidt)
Introduction (by K. Schmidt)
Stratigraphy and Architectural Remains (by K. Schmidt)
1. Northern Area:Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
2. Western Area: Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
3. Southern Area: Archaeological and Architectural Evidence
4. Wall W11186 and Associated Stone Massifs
Plaster and Wall Decoration (by B. Jansen)
5. Painted Wall Plaster
6. Unpainted Plaster Fragments
Pottery
7. Pottery from Building A (Iron Age and later) (by S. Shammas with contribution
by B. Springer-Ferazin)
8. Pottery from Trench AU 128 (Hellenistic and Early Roman Period) (by B. Springer-Ferazin 181)
9. Pottery from Trenches AV129, AU 129, AU 131 (by B. Springer-Ferazin and S. Shammas)
10. Lamps (by E. Strothenke-Koch)
11. Amphora Stamps (by E. Strothenke-Koch)
Objects and Artefacts
12. Stone Objects (by H.-M. Jakubik and B. Schröder)
13. Early Roman Chalkstone Vessels (by F. Schöpf)
14. Metal Finds by H. Blitte 335
15. Bone Artefacts (by K. Schmidt)
16. Textile Tools (by K. Schmidt)
17. Miscellaneous Small Finds (by K. Schmidt)
18. Coins (by A. Lichtenberger)
Scientific Studies
19. Use-wear Analysis on Groundstone Tools of Building A (by B. Meller)
20. Archaeobotanical Findings (by L. Olsvig-Whittaker)
21. Radiocarbon Dates (by K. Schmidt)
Summary (by K. Schmidt and B. Jansen)
22. Conclusions and Discussions
Appendix
List of Loci and Findnumbers
Bronze Age, invites us to consider the region and violence in Europe during this period. Finally, we suggest that a possible crisis at the end of the Middle Bronze Age may have led to the collapse of the cultural Fulda-Werra group.
Erste Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen auf dem Sängersberg (Hessen) mit dem Nachweis von bewaffneten Konflikten in der Bronzezeit.
Since the end of the 19th century, the European Bronze Age
hoards have fascinated a lot of researchers. Many studies
have been carried out for years about this votive ritual but
most of the time from an intrinsic point of view. Within a
master’s thesis, the author decided to study these hoards
from an extrinsic angle by using a geographical information
system to map the distribution of hoards and to eventually
compare the results of two different areas: on the one hand
the Armorican Massif (Western France) and on the other
hand the Mittelelbe-Saale-Gebiet (Central Germany). After
drawing up the inventory, a statistic analysis was carried out,
which completed the spatial analysis. Some significant
results have been obtained, e. g. the opposite time evolution
of the deposition ritual. However, in the Late Bronze Age an
increase of hoards can be observed in both regions. The size
of the hoards is likewise quite similar in the two studied
areas: most of them contain 2–5 artefacts/fragments,
whereas the very big ones (more than 1oo pieces) are scarce.
From a spatial point of view, a clear preference for the valleys
appeared (and for the coastline in Western France),
while at the same time a massive rejection of the mountainous
regions can be determined, despite the presence of ore
deposits like tin or copper.
one area included in the field investigations of the LOEWE project on “Prehistoric conflict Research –
Bronze Age Hillforts between Taunus and Carpathian Mountains”. There are several mountains in the
county of Fulda with remains of protohistoric fortifications, which still need to be dated and further
investigated. Our surveys and excavations took place successively at Stallberg, Kleinberg, Haimberg
and Sängersberg. The results are briefly presented in this paper and will form part of more detailed
forthcoming publications. At Stallberg and Kleinberg, no archaeological features had been destroyed by
erosion, so sufficient material was found to date these sites. At Stallberg, two main periods of use have
been documented by radiocarbon dates and corresponding artefacts: the Late Neolithic Michelsberg
Culture and the Late Middle-Ages. At Kleinberg, radiocarbon datings indicate an occupation at the end
of the Bronze Age and during the first Iron Age, whereas most of the ceramic sherds are typical for the
second Iron Age and medieval times. Unfortunately, the fortification at the Haimberg is destroyed, and
further excavation is not possible. Finally, at Sängersberg, the various field investigations brought forth
evidence of conflicts during the Bronze Age.
"Osthessen ist ein stark gegliederter Mittelgebirgsraum. Fruchtbare Tal- und Beckenlandschaften eignen
sich für Ackerbau, die höheren Regionen vor allem zur Wald- und Weidewirtschaft. Es gibt zahlreiche
salzhaltige Quellen. Kupferschiefer steht im nördlich gelegenen Richelsdorfer Gebirge an, und Eisenerze
sind aus dem Vogelsberg und in lokalen Vorkommen zwischen Kalbach um Motten belegt. Während
der Bronze- und Eisenzeit vollzieht Osthessen eine vielschichtige Entwicklung. Die Fulda-Werra-
Gruppe, die in der Mittelbronzezeit einen einheitlichen Kulturraum bildet, zerfällt am Übergang zur
Spätbronzezeit. Stattdessen befindet sich die Region nun im Kontakt- und Übergangsbereich verschiedener
Kulturen. Auch in der Eisenzeit liegt Osthessen zunächst am nördlichen Rand der Hallstattkultur,
bevor es in der Frühlatènezeit vorübergehend unmittelbarer Teil der Latènekultur wird. Nach den sog.
Keltischen Wanderungen während der ausgehenden Mittel- und Spätlatènezeit rückt die Region dann
wieder an die Peripherie der Latène- bzw. Oppidakultur. Während der gesamten Zeit ist Osthessen eine
wichtige Kontakt- und Distributionszone, die stark durch Güter- und Ideenaustausch, aber auch durch
Migration geprägt wird. Bei ersten Grabungen im Jahr 2016 wurde im Rahmen des LOEWE-Projekts
der Stallberg näher untersucht, der von der älteren Forschung in die Eisenzeit datiert wurde, durch die
Auffindung eines spätbronzezeitlichen Messers aber eine größere zeitliche Tiefe vermuten ließ. Bei den
Ausgrabungen traten überraschenderweise Funde aus der Michelsberger Kultur zutage. Einige 14C-Daten
konnten ein jungneolithisches Alter bestätigen, lieferten aber auch Daten aus dem Hochmittelalter."
Présentation d'un projet de recherche interdisciplinaire en cours à l'université Goethe de Francfort (Allemagne). (2016-2019)
This database belongs to my PhD thesis « De la richesse pour les dieux… et pour la reproduction sociale. Les dépôts non funéraires de l’âge du Bronze en Europe. » which is focused on the European Bronze Age hoards (2200-800 BC). The thesis is built upon two axes of research: The first one focusing on the content of the hoards (statistical analysis) and the second one on their distribution within the landscape (spatial analysis). With almost 6000 entries, the database constitutes the core of the study. After some filtering, 2776 single finds and 1555 hoards where used in the analysis. The results for the five study regions are compared between each other and then viewed within their regional context, in order to tackle the social implications of the Bronze Age hoards.
Publication en ligne de ma thèse de doctorat.
PhD Thesis published online.
Dissertation online veröffentlicht. Längere Zusammenfassung auf deutsch am Ende.
This PhD thesis is mainly concerned with the European Bronze Age hoards (2200-800 BC). These hoards of metal objects have a high variability in space and time, as far as their content and frequency are concerned, which leads to several questions. The primary aim of this study is to show that these hoards are offerings for the deities and made to strengthen an unstable social reproduction. My argument is developed following two research axes, the first one focusing on the content of the hoards (statistical analysis) and the second one on their repartition in the landscape (spatial analysis). The use of an information system is at the core of this thesis. The main results of the five chosen regions are compared and then repositioned within their regional context, in order to tackle the social meanings of the hoards. A hierarchy of the hoards is highlighted and a diffusion of the practice from east to west is shown.
A l’issu de ce travail, des modalités de dépôt ont pu être définies à l’échelle de l’Europe, affichant similitudes mais aussi spécificités régionales. Le Massif armoricain élargi se démarque par exemple des autres régions à plusieurs reprises : ensembles majoritairement homogènes et de composition simple, apogée de la pratique au Bronze moyen 2, nette préférence pour les haches, etc. Une diffusion de la pratique d’Est en Ouest semble se dessiner, selon l’observation de certains critères tels que la fin de la pratique de dépôt, l’apparition de la fragmentation au sein des ensembles ou celle d’éléments de char et de banquet, attestés plus précocement dans les Carpates et plus tardivement au Danemark et dans le Massif armoricain. Quant à la fonction de ces ensembles, elle reste difficile à appréhender. Pour cela, une remise en contexte s’est avérée nécessaire, en abordant notamment les habitats et établissements fortifiés et les pratiques funéraires. Des hypothèses de travail ont été émises en termes de reproduction sociale mais également rites de passage matériels ou paiements d’obligation sociale.