Nationalist theories of the 18th‑20th centuries and concepts nation‑state characteristic to this period tried intensively homogenise notions space, in case regard, territories like geographically independent Transylvania are no exception. The homogenisation generalisation, which sometimes occur current archaeology as well – even, when not intended go back a much earlier period, already present at ideological roots space their visual, graphic representations: maps. Based on premise, after...

Four graves were excavated on site 1M at Nădlac. They could be dated to the second part of 6th century and first 7th AD. Based 14C analysis, grave 86 can most probably between 532 609 This result indicates that woman inhumed in grave, aged 40-55 years, was very an immigrant who came from East. The funerary rituals documented Nădlac fit within repertory regional environment characteristic area east Tisa centuries. Certain aspects ritual, however, like burial entire calf 86, draw attention...

Two graves, with altogether four skeletons, discovered near Pecica and buried in W–E orientation, offer us the possibility of a more nuanced analysis cultural realities groups people living Trans-Tisza region 6th 7th centuries. However, amber earring finds allow to contemplate communication networks early Avar Age their significant transformation by late period. Placing these transformations first half century, they explain appearance some rare goods, like ambers, Pecica.

Interpreting grave goods always poses a challenge to the archaeologist; objects in and their position serve as main basis draw conclusions about associated rituals belief systems, explain how why weapon, horse harness or ceramic vessel was buried beside dead.Interpreting symbols used various religions found on recovered from Avar period graves is even more difficult no written accounts exist that could reveal beliefs of these populations.A pot recently late decorated with cross all...

The archaeological rescue excavation near Pecica resulted in the unearthing of nine graves with scant grave goods, which, on basis aspects funerary ritual and 14C analyses, could be dated to period between second part 6th century first 7th century. Taking into account fact that these were dispersed over a very large territory (cca 1.8 ha), at distance dozens meters from one another, without an organised character location (like other cemeteries), heterogeneity orientations, we suppose...

"Over the past two decades, accelerated development of historical urban centers in Transylvania has determined an increase archaeological rescue interventions. The phenomenon was also documented Cluj‑Napoca. However, legislative framework and attitude local decision‑makers remain deficient protecting capitalizing on built heritage remains area. lack complex research programs focusing Transylvanian environments enabled widespread ignorance regarding modern period. entire field study...

The successive administrations of Lipova (Lippa) from the end Middle Ages until modern period determined numerous changes relative to its historical topography and urban structures, including fortifications. direct association settlement with Hungarian royalty in fourteenth century, transition fifteenth-century oppidum status sixteenth century shaping a regional administrative centre according Ottoman traditions generated highly dynamic topography. scholarly debate on fortified structures...

Rescue excavation from Pecica-Duvenbeck the year 2018 unearthed 582 complexes related to various periods, among them two groups of graves datable in 7/8‒9th centuries. In a grave, complex no. 20A, there has been identified pot, which under throat an incised cross sign. The skeleton, partially disturbed at time its robbery, seems have woman adultus/maturus, with estimated age over 30 years. Besides presenting this interesting discovery, we also proposed debate on problem radiocarbon dating...

The present study synthesizes over a century of unpublished excavations at Pecica Șanțul Mare, representingthe most important archaeological investigation medieval aged materials. four campaignsuncovered large part cemetery and its settlement both dated to the Arpadian period. Excavationsconducted by H. Crișan in 1960s are described as case study.

Săpăturile arheologice preventive, efectuate în ultimii ani ca urmare a unor lucrări de infrastructură sau amenajări spațiale pe teritoriul administrativ al oraşului Pecica (județul Arad, România), au scos la iveală așezări și situri funerare databile diferite epoci. În contextul săpăturilor preventive aferente construirii tronsonului Nădlac– Autostrăzii A1 fost investigată către o echipă Muzeul Judeţean Satu Mare, printre altele, suprafață aproximativ 10,10 ha, aflată cca 2 km ENE...

Bulci, Pecica etc., încadrabile în perioada secolelor XI-XVI, rămase inedite majoritatea cazurilor şi care cuprind o paletă foarte diversificată de piese adunate de-a lungul campaniilor cercetare (mai ales ceramice, dar obiecte din fier, bronz, sticlă etc.).