In the spring of 2017, amateur metal detectorists discovered a Late Bronze Age hoard near the village of Kaliska, Poland. Comprising over 120 artefacts, it is one of the most impressive Bronze Age finds within Pomerania. The authors... more
In the spring of 2017, amateur metal detectorists discovered a Late Bronze Age hoard near the village of Kaliska, Poland. Comprising over 120 artefacts, it is one of the most impressive Bronze Age finds within Pomerania. The authors discuss the hoard's contents and context, as well as its chronology.
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Research Interests: Archaeological Soil Micromorphology, Neolithic Archaeology, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, Chalcolithic Archaeology, Archaeological Geophysics, and 11 moreNeolithic Europe, Neolithic, Archaebotany, Micromorphology, Neolithic & Chalcolithic enclosures, Hillforts and Enclosures, Central European Neolithic, Causewayed Enclosures, Prehistoric Ditched Enclosures, Neolithic enclosures, and Jordanów culture
In this article we would like to present research results of stable carbon (δ 13 C) and nitrogen (δ 15 N) isotopes of animal bones remains from Neolithic sites on Silesia. This data is an introduction to further study of prehistoric... more
In this article we would like to present research results of stable carbon (δ 13 C) and nitrogen (δ 15 N) isotopes of animal bones remains from Neolithic sites on Silesia. This data is an introduction to further study of prehistoric economy. Study results that we present could significantly complement our knowledge in this matter, and in the future to contribute to complex reconstruction of environment, social structures, customs or the reception of new ideas. Our analysis of ratio of isotopes δ 13 C and δ 15 N may indicate the possibility of different techniques of management of animals, their living conditions not only in the Neolithic generally, but also contemporary micro-regions and sites.
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The site near Dobkowice (Lower Silesia) was discovered by accident in 1971. Archaeological excavations carried out in 1972 and 1979 to 1981 have revealed 16 features; among them various kinds of pits, the remains of a ditch, and 4... more
The site near Dobkowice (Lower Silesia) was discovered by accident in 1971. Archaeological excavations
carried out in 1972 and 1979 to 1981 have revealed 16 features; among them various kinds of pits, the remains of
a ditch, and 4 burials related to the Jordanów culture. In 2012, interdisciplinary investigations were performed on site.
The main research goals were the confirmation of the existence of an enclosure, a re-evaluation of the absolute chronology
of the site (by radiocarbon dating) and obtaining sample material for laboratory analyses: archaeobotanical,
geoarchaeological (e.g. soil/sediment micromorphology) and osteological. In order to ensure a solid research framework
a three-step procedure has been adopted: 1) geophysical prospection with a magnetometer, which revealed a number of
anomalies indicating the presence of archaeological features, including a double ditched enclosure; 2) excavations in
designated areas, which confirmed the presence of ditches and their chronological association with the Jordanów culture;
revealed a burial in one of the ditch sections and enabled the collection of sample material; 3) laboratory analyses
(currently in progress): archaeobotanical, geoarchaeological, osteological, DNA and stable isotope analyses of the
discovered human remains and radiocarbon dating. Such an approach to site investigation permits the examination of
the archaeological record (also on the microscopic scale) and acquisition of new data, while doing limited damage to
the archaeological substance. The chosen analytical techniques will hopefully deliver new information, which will enable
a better understanding of chronology, land use patterns, and the function of enclosures in Neolithic Lower Silesia. The
aim of this paper is to present this procedure "in action" and discuss the preliminary research results.
carried out in 1972 and 1979 to 1981 have revealed 16 features; among them various kinds of pits, the remains of
a ditch, and 4 burials related to the Jordanów culture. In 2012, interdisciplinary investigations were performed on site.
The main research goals were the confirmation of the existence of an enclosure, a re-evaluation of the absolute chronology
of the site (by radiocarbon dating) and obtaining sample material for laboratory analyses: archaeobotanical,
geoarchaeological (e.g. soil/sediment micromorphology) and osteological. In order to ensure a solid research framework
a three-step procedure has been adopted: 1) geophysical prospection with a magnetometer, which revealed a number of
anomalies indicating the presence of archaeological features, including a double ditched enclosure; 2) excavations in
designated areas, which confirmed the presence of ditches and their chronological association with the Jordanów culture;
revealed a burial in one of the ditch sections and enabled the collection of sample material; 3) laboratory analyses
(currently in progress): archaeobotanical, geoarchaeological, osteological, DNA and stable isotope analyses of the
discovered human remains and radiocarbon dating. Such an approach to site investigation permits the examination of
the archaeological record (also on the microscopic scale) and acquisition of new data, while doing limited damage to
the archaeological substance. The chosen analytical techniques will hopefully deliver new information, which will enable
a better understanding of chronology, land use patterns, and the function of enclosures in Neolithic Lower Silesia. The
aim of this paper is to present this procedure "in action" and discuss the preliminary research results.