Das Slowakische Erzgebirge in der Mittelslowakei, welches zu den Westkarpaten gehört, zählt zu ei... more Das Slowakische Erzgebirge in der Mittelslowakei, welches zu den Westkarpaten gehört, zählt zu einer der wichtigsten metallogenetischen Zonen Mitteleuropas. Die Frage nach einer prähistorischen Nutzung war aufgrund der reichhaltigen Metallfunde und Metallurgienachweise in den letzten Jahrzehnten öfter Gegenstand unterschiedlicher Untersuchungen, konnte aber wegen der komplexen, mehrphasigen Lagerstättengenese, auch im Vergleich mit den Lagerstätten Serbiens/Bulgariens sowie der Alpen, nur eingeschränkt beantwortet werden. Grundsätzlich zeigten die Untersuchungen jedoch die Bedeutung der slowakischen Lagerstätten als Rohstofflieferant, neben den Ostalpen, seit dem 4. Jt. v. Chr. Dennoch mussten Fragen nach der Nutzung der Montanregion selbst sowie nach der Organisation der Ausbeutung der Lagerstätten sowie deren positive Identifizierung als Rohstofflieferant bisher offenbleiben. Auch die Handelswege zwischen der Montanregion und ihrem Umfeld sowie die Einbindung der bekannten Großsie...
This article reports on the surveys of “the Slovak research at the Sudanese site of Duweym Wad Ha... more This article reports on the surveys of “the Slovak research at the Sudanese site of Duweym Wad Haj,” a joint project of the Institute of Oriental Studies and the Archaeological Institute, both of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS). A short survey was carried out at the site in November 2017. Two mosques, qubba and a tell were identified; the tell rises about 5 to 6 m above the alluvial terrain. The western entrance to the older mosque is flanked by hard black stone blocks. Nearby is a worked stone block of the same material. Non-diagnostic pot-sherds were found mainly concentrated on the northern side of the tell. A geophysical survey, documentation of the older mosque and archaeological prospecting were carried out in February 2018; fragments of alabaster, black and red granite and stone industry were identified at the site. The geophysical survey was carried out by a georadar RAMAC X3M system with 500 MHz antenna and processed by ReflexW software. The site was divided up into 8 areas and the individual areas were measured out by GPS Trimble R2. Overall, 11 structures were discovered.
This paper aims to explore gender diversity and sexual division of labour at the beginning of far... more This paper aims to explore gender diversity and sexual division of labour at the beginning of farming through the study of one of the earliest Linearbandkeramik cemeteries in Central Europe: Nitra (Slovakia). This topic is addressed by bringing out the nuance of the buried individuals’ lifeways and taskways. Use-wear studies have been undertaken on both ground and flaked stone instruments deposited as grave goods, thus generating new data about the activities performed using these tools. The relationships between the artefact function and the buried individuals’ sex, age, and health condition have been addressed together with the isotopic and physical activity information related to the inhumated diet and mobility. Our results suggest a schema in which biological sex played a key role in task, lifeways, and grave goods differentiation. These differences, however, presented significant overlaps, suggesting that biological sex was not all encompassing and that internal variations with...
A rich collection of chipped stone industry, chronologically falling to the final stage of the Že... more A rich collection of chipped stone industry, chronologically falling to the final stage of the Želiezovce group, was obtained from the area of the settlement in Bajč. Two aspects were taken into consideration when analysing the assemblage of finds – typological-technological point of view and proportion of knappable raw materials at the site. The assemblage of chipped industry from Bajč comprises of items representing all phases of production process. The initial phase of raw silicite modification (including obsidian) is indicated by primary blades and flakes. The following stage, a primary exploitation, is documented by the presence of crest and subcrest blades. The final phase of the production process is represented mainly by the finished artefacts. Even though the collection contains also production waste, such as blades and their fragments, it mainly comprises tools – the final products of the knapping process. The analysed collection comprises of a wide range of various kinds ...
There was realized complex archaeological prospection in the Lontov district during the year 2016... more There was realized complex archaeological prospection in the Lontov district during the year 2016. The main aim of prospection was to verify the known data about the settlement on one side and to search for the unknown archaeological sites on the other hand. Within the prospection there were used also the methods of non-destructive archaeology (aerial prospection, geophysical measurement of known features using magnetometer). The above mentioned methods of archaeological research were realized on two designated sites (U Litaša and Nad kostolom), which distance is about 1 km from each other. Field prospection was focused on verification of anomalies seen on satelite pictures of GoogleEarth, as well as on aerial prospection. There were approved the archaeological situations/features on both sites, that were found during aerial prospection of the monitored area. By Geophysical interpretation there were located first of all settlement features, but also system of fortification. Regarding to location of each features measured by geophysics, it is possible to analyze the build-up area on both settlements. According to recovered ceramics it is possible to date both sites only to prehistory, as there are more cultures represented.
The article deals with the archaeological investigation of Sedmerovec-Kašnák and Sedmerovec-Podja... more The article deals with the archaeological investigation of Sedmerovec-Kašnák and Sedmerovec-Podjamie sites from 2016. In Sedmerovec-Kašnák mine area, archaeological investigations were carried out in the western half of the pit. Unfortunately, no archaeological material was found. During the surface survey and archaeological excavation in Sedmerovec-Podjamie site, a rich collection of a lithic industry was obtained. Important are rhomboids most probably from the late Mesolithic. A portion of the artifacts belongs to the Neolithic and Eneolithic.
In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They include... more In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They included exploration in the valley of the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces), acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production. As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They include... more In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They included exploration in the valley of the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces), acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production. As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
Das Slowakische Erzgebirge in der Mittelslowakei, welches zu den Westkarpaten gehört, zählt zu ei... more Das Slowakische Erzgebirge in der Mittelslowakei, welches zu den Westkarpaten gehört, zählt zu einer der wichtigsten metallogenetischen Zonen Mitteleuropas. Die Frage nach einer prähistorischen Nutzung war aufgrund der reichhaltigen Metallfunde und Metallurgienachweise in den letzten Jahrzehnten öfter Gegenstand unterschiedlicher Untersuchungen, konnte aber wegen der komplexen, mehrphasigen Lagerstättengenese, auch im Vergleich mit den Lagerstätten Serbiens/Bulgariens sowie der Alpen, nur eingeschränkt beantwortet werden. Grundsätzlich zeigten die Untersuchungen jedoch die Bedeutung der slowakischen Lagerstätten als Rohstofflieferant, neben den Ostalpen, seit dem 4. Jt. v. Chr. Dennoch mussten Fragen nach der Nutzung der Montanregion selbst sowie nach der Organisation der Ausbeutung der Lagerstätten sowie deren positive Identifizierung als Rohstofflieferant bisher offenbleiben. Auch die Handelswege zwischen der Montanregion und ihrem Umfeld sowie die Einbindung der bekannten Großsie...
This article reports on the surveys of “the Slovak research at the Sudanese site of Duweym Wad Ha... more This article reports on the surveys of “the Slovak research at the Sudanese site of Duweym Wad Haj,” a joint project of the Institute of Oriental Studies and the Archaeological Institute, both of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS). A short survey was carried out at the site in November 2017. Two mosques, qubba and a tell were identified; the tell rises about 5 to 6 m above the alluvial terrain. The western entrance to the older mosque is flanked by hard black stone blocks. Nearby is a worked stone block of the same material. Non-diagnostic pot-sherds were found mainly concentrated on the northern side of the tell. A geophysical survey, documentation of the older mosque and archaeological prospecting were carried out in February 2018; fragments of alabaster, black and red granite and stone industry were identified at the site. The geophysical survey was carried out by a georadar RAMAC X3M system with 500 MHz antenna and processed by ReflexW software. The site was divided up into 8 areas and the individual areas were measured out by GPS Trimble R2. Overall, 11 structures were discovered.
This paper aims to explore gender diversity and sexual division of labour at the beginning of far... more This paper aims to explore gender diversity and sexual division of labour at the beginning of farming through the study of one of the earliest Linearbandkeramik cemeteries in Central Europe: Nitra (Slovakia). This topic is addressed by bringing out the nuance of the buried individuals’ lifeways and taskways. Use-wear studies have been undertaken on both ground and flaked stone instruments deposited as grave goods, thus generating new data about the activities performed using these tools. The relationships between the artefact function and the buried individuals’ sex, age, and health condition have been addressed together with the isotopic and physical activity information related to the inhumated diet and mobility. Our results suggest a schema in which biological sex played a key role in task, lifeways, and grave goods differentiation. These differences, however, presented significant overlaps, suggesting that biological sex was not all encompassing and that internal variations with...
A rich collection of chipped stone industry, chronologically falling to the final stage of the Že... more A rich collection of chipped stone industry, chronologically falling to the final stage of the Želiezovce group, was obtained from the area of the settlement in Bajč. Two aspects were taken into consideration when analysing the assemblage of finds – typological-technological point of view and proportion of knappable raw materials at the site. The assemblage of chipped industry from Bajč comprises of items representing all phases of production process. The initial phase of raw silicite modification (including obsidian) is indicated by primary blades and flakes. The following stage, a primary exploitation, is documented by the presence of crest and subcrest blades. The final phase of the production process is represented mainly by the finished artefacts. Even though the collection contains also production waste, such as blades and their fragments, it mainly comprises tools – the final products of the knapping process. The analysed collection comprises of a wide range of various kinds ...
There was realized complex archaeological prospection in the Lontov district during the year 2016... more There was realized complex archaeological prospection in the Lontov district during the year 2016. The main aim of prospection was to verify the known data about the settlement on one side and to search for the unknown archaeological sites on the other hand. Within the prospection there were used also the methods of non-destructive archaeology (aerial prospection, geophysical measurement of known features using magnetometer). The above mentioned methods of archaeological research were realized on two designated sites (U Litaša and Nad kostolom), which distance is about 1 km from each other. Field prospection was focused on verification of anomalies seen on satelite pictures of GoogleEarth, as well as on aerial prospection. There were approved the archaeological situations/features on both sites, that were found during aerial prospection of the monitored area. By Geophysical interpretation there were located first of all settlement features, but also system of fortification. Regarding to location of each features measured by geophysics, it is possible to analyze the build-up area on both settlements. According to recovered ceramics it is possible to date both sites only to prehistory, as there are more cultures represented.
The article deals with the archaeological investigation of Sedmerovec-Kašnák and Sedmerovec-Podja... more The article deals with the archaeological investigation of Sedmerovec-Kašnák and Sedmerovec-Podjamie sites from 2016. In Sedmerovec-Kašnák mine area, archaeological investigations were carried out in the western half of the pit. Unfortunately, no archaeological material was found. During the surface survey and archaeological excavation in Sedmerovec-Podjamie site, a rich collection of a lithic industry was obtained. Important are rhomboids most probably from the late Mesolithic. A portion of the artifacts belongs to the Neolithic and Eneolithic.
In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They include... more In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They included exploration in the valley of the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces), acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production. As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They include... more In 2009, several rescue excavations were carried out during construction activities. They included exploration in the valley of the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces), acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production. As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
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prospection was to verify the known data about the settlement on one side and to search for the unknown archaeological
sites on the other hand. Within the prospection there were used also the methods of non-destructive archaeology
(aerial prospection, geophysical measurement of known features using magnetometer). The above mentioned methods of
archaeological research were realized on two designated sites (U Litaša and Nad kostolom), which distance is about 1 km
from each other. Field prospection was focused on verification of anomalies seen on satelite pictures of GoogleEarth, as
well as on aerial prospection. There were approved the archaeological situations/features on both sites, that were found
during aerial prospection of the monitored area. By Geophysical interpretation there were located first of all settlement
features, but also system of fortification. Regarding to location of each features measured by geophysics, it is possible
to analyze the build-up area on both settlements. According to recovered ceramics it is possible to date both sites only
to prehistory, as there are more cultures represented.
the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was
identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany
section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research
paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection
of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more
precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces),
acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production.
As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ
area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to
identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production
stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such
as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the
chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was
identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany
section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research
paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection
of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more
precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces),
acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production.
As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ
area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to
identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production
stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such
as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the
chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
prospection was to verify the known data about the settlement on one side and to search for the unknown archaeological
sites on the other hand. Within the prospection there were used also the methods of non-destructive archaeology
(aerial prospection, geophysical measurement of known features using magnetometer). The above mentioned methods of
archaeological research were realized on two designated sites (U Litaša and Nad kostolom), which distance is about 1 km
from each other. Field prospection was focused on verification of anomalies seen on satelite pictures of GoogleEarth, as
well as on aerial prospection. There were approved the archaeological situations/features on both sites, that were found
during aerial prospection of the monitored area. By Geophysical interpretation there were located first of all settlement
features, but also system of fortification. Regarding to location of each features measured by geophysics, it is possible
to analyze the build-up area on both settlements. According to recovered ceramics it is possible to date both sites only
to prehistory, as there are more cultures represented.
the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was
identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany
section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research
paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection
of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more
precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces),
acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production.
As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ
area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to
identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production
stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such
as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the
chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.
the Širočina brook in the Upper Žitava area, where a course of settlement from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages was
identified in the Panské location. During the water duct construction in the Nemčiňany — Veľké Vozokany — Čierne Kľačany
section, a settlement from Eneolithic times, the Baden culture, was identified. The settlement, which is the subject of this research
paper, included a feature marked as a clay pit, out of which came not only ceramic material, but a numerous collection
of chipped stone industry. Based on the ceramic material, the pit may be dated to the classical stage of the Baden culture, more
precisely to the IIb stage. As far as chipped industry is concerned, it consists of a relatively numerous collection (80 pieces),
acquired from only one feature. As for the collection´s raw material composition, several raw materials were used for the production.
As the local or regional raw material, one can consider limnosilicite; sources of nummulitesilicite are found in the Ipeľ
area and the silicite (flint) of Kraków-Częstochowa Jura comes from the Kraków area. In several cases it was not possible to
identify the raw material because of strong fire damage. The typological evaluation of the collection indicates several production
stages, giving us a picture of raw material processing in the settlement. The closed finds also contained instruments, such
as a sickle, an arrow, and a scraper combined with a small saw. Based on the obtained information about the nature of the
chipped industry, it may be said that the Baden settlement was concentrated on agricultural and processing activity.