A grave or a hoard?

A Roman-period find near Jevíčko, Svitavy district, Czech Republic

Authors

  • David Vích Regionální muzeum ve Vysokém Mýtě, Šemberova 125, CZ-566 01 Vysoké Mýto
  • Jan Jílek Ústav historických věd FF, Univerzita Pardubice, Studentská 84, CZ-532 10 Pardubice; Východočeské muzeum v Pardubicích, Zámek 2, CZ-530 02 Pardubice

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35686/AR.2016.18

Keywords:

Roman period, Northwestern Moravia, Eastern Bohemia, hoards, offerings, shield, lance

Abstract

A find was made nearby now-defunct sunken lanes in the cadastral territory of Jevíčko-Předměstí, Svitavy district, of a shield boss and two spearheads dated to the period around the Marcomannic Wars. The artefacts were placed in the ground intentionally and without clear traces of activity that would provide for a clear interpretation of the situation; only a positive phosphate analysis might perhaps provide certain indications. Potential considerations include unusual funeral activities, a hoard or an offering, most probably in relation to the defunct lanes.

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Published

01-10-2016

How to Cite

Vích, D., & Jílek, J. (2016). A grave or a hoard? A Roman-period find near Jevíčko, Svitavy district, Czech Republic. Archeologické Rozhledy, 68(3), 363–380. https://doi.org/10.35686/AR.2016.18

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Research Article