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Circumstances, which could have decided about placing of dead into the settlement features, are evaluated in the study. Their assessment is based on the sites with greater amount of features, with several individuals in their filling and... more
Circumstances, which could have decided about placing of dead into the settlement features, are evaluated in the study. Their assessment is based on the sites with greater amount of features, with several individuals in their filling and with preserved proofs of violent downfall of this settlement. It is possible to ascribe main portion of untraditional inhumation to various manifestations of unusual death recalled by violence which accompanied fighting actions according to this. These circumstances contributed to the considerable marginalisation of original social status of individuals. Proscribed individuals were laid into the inferior space of settlement features as a consequence of this events. Their bodies were arranged in the flexed position, prone position, their anatomical position was disturbed by intentional intervention on behalf of protection of local community from their negative influence.
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Na veľkomoravských lokalitách nie sú neobvyklé prípady porušených telesných zvyškov zomrelých. Ich skeletový materiál býva pritom rozlomený či presunutý z anatomickej polohy alebo niektoré kosti v hrobovej jame chýbajú. Na osvetlenie jej... more
Na veľkomoravských lokalitách nie sú neobvyklé prípady porušených telesných zvyškov zomrelých. Ich skeletový materiál býva pritom rozlomený či presunutý z anatomickej polohy alebo niektoré kosti v hrobovej jame chýbajú. Na osvetlenie jej príčin bol vytvorený materiálový súbor. Skladá sa z 253 hrobov a sídliskových objektov umiestnených na 61 lokalitách. Najbližšie interpretačné možnosti k porušovaniu tiel zomrelých pochádzajú z etnologických prameňov. Podľa nich boli popisované zákroky vykonávané u jedincov – revenantov, ktorí mohli po smrti rôznym spôsobom poškodzovať zdravie, úspešnosť v hospodárskej činnosti a ďalšie významné sféry života pozostalých. Dôvody k takýmto zákrokom mohli prameniť nielen z nedostatkov, ku ktorým došlo pri pohrebných obradoch, ale aj nesplnením záväzkov zomrelých či neobvyklým spôsobom úmrtia.
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Die Graber in den Siedlungen des 9. und 10. Jahrhunderts reprasentieren eine seltene Bestattungsart. Eine Analyse der Graberfunde wies auf alle Elemente des Bestattungsritus hin. Allerdings lassen sich erst nach Einbeziehung der... more
Die Graber in den Siedlungen des 9. und 10. Jahrhunderts reprasentieren eine seltene Bestattungsart. Eine Analyse der Graberfunde wies auf alle Elemente des Bestattungsritus hin. Allerdings lassen sich erst nach Einbeziehung der Geschichtsquellen in die Analyse die Grunde fur die Bestattung innerhalb der Siedlung erkennen, die mit dem auserordentlichen gesellschaftlichen Status der Verstorbenen verbunden waren. Diese Einzelpersonen erlangten einen Sonderstatus, nachdem sie gegen das Gesetz verstosen hatten, und der Tod sie daran gehindert hat, ihren Fehler wieder gut zu machen. Ein ahnlicher zweitrangiger gesellschaftlicher Status kam Einzelpersonen, die einen ungewohnlichen Tod erlitten hatten oder unter unklaren Verhaltnissen gestorben waren, zu. Diese Bestattungsmethode zeugt nicht von einer Krise, sondern eher von einer Starkung des Gerechtigkeitsbewusstseins unter den Mitgliedern der grosmahrischen Gesellschaft.
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Graves in settlement areas during the 9th-10th cent. represent a rare way of inhumation. Analysis of finds provided determining traits of all elements of burial rite. Only when further sources of historical character were added it was... more
Graves in settlement areas during the 9th-10th cent. represent a rare way of inhumation. Analysis of finds provided determining traits of all elements of burial rite. Only when further sources of historical character were added it was possible to determine the reasons for inhumation in settlements.The reasons lie with the exceptionality of the deceased. These persons could get into this position after having broken valid law they died and were not able to amend their failures. This second-rate social status of similar character could have been obtained also by other individuals who had died in uncommon way or under unclear conditions. This way of inhumation does not represent some phenomenon of a crisis, but it is evidence for growing legal consciousness of members of the Great Moravian society.
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The osteological remains of a juvenile woman, 17-20 years, was discovered in grave number 23/88 at Muzla-Cenkov in the Nove Zamky district of Slovakia. Wound resulting from an iron arrowhead was located in her second lumbar vertebral... more
The osteological remains of a juvenile woman, 17-20 years, was discovered in grave number 23/88 at Muzla-Cenkov in the Nove Zamky district of Slovakia. Wound resulting from an iron arrowhead was located in her second lumbar vertebral body. Because of presence of the arrowhead in vertebral body and by the complete absence of any signs of healing processes, we conclude on perimortal injury which probably proved quickly extinguishing the life. DNA analysis was instituted for increased accuracy and reliability in establishing sex of this juvenile individual. An association with the old Hungarian troops who previously occupied this area was concluded, based on analytic evidence.
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A B S T R A C T ABS TR A CT The osteological remains of a juvenile woman, 17- 20 years, was discovered in grave number 23/88 at Muzla-Cenkov in the Nove Zamky district of Slovakia. Wound resulting from an iron arrowhead was located in her... more
A B S T R A C T ABS TR A CT The osteological remains of a juvenile woman, 17- 20 years, was discovered in grave number 23/88 at Muzla-Cenkov in the Nove Zamky district of Slovakia. Wound resulting from an iron arrowhead was located in her second lumbar ver- tebral body. Because of presence of the arrowhead in vertebral body and by the complete absence of any signs of healing processes, we conclude on perimortal injury which probably proved quickly extinguishing the life. DNA analysis was in- stituted for increased accuracy and reliability in establishing sex of this juvenile individual. An association with the old Hungarian troops who previously occupied this area was concluded, based on analytic evidence.
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Almanac of scientific articles focused on hillforts and fortified settlements in Slovakia.