Geofyzikální průzkum mohylového pohřebiště Javor-Hádky (k. ú. Milínov, okr. Rokycany)

The article presents the results of a geohysical survey undetaken with the use of cesium magnetometer on the site with burial mounds Javor-Hádky (region of Rokycany). The survey focused on the western part of the burial ground, where there was identified an empty space among the mounds. The survey was supposed to resolve the issue of why this space is present. The survey revealed several magnetic anomalies, which can represent sunken features. They are mainly linear features, which were interpreted as the remains of roads or water channels. Other anomalies proved the existence of the now disappeared mound bank. The interpretation of other anomalies is uncertain. The results demonstrate the advantages of the use of a non-destructive archaeological survey using geophysical prospection for gaining further information about the spatial structure of burial mound cemeteries

Dynamic changes in genomic and social structures in third millennium BCE central Europe

Europe’s prehistory oversaw dynamic and complex interactions of diverse societies, hitherto unexplored at detailed regional scales. Studying 271 human genomes dated ~4900 to 1600 BCE from the European heartland, Bohemia, we reveal unprecedented genetic changes and social processes. Major migrations preceded the arrival of “steppe” ancestry, and at ~2800 BCE, three genetically and culturally differentiated groups coexisted. Corded Ware appeared by 2900 BCE, were initially genetically diverse, did not derive all steppe ancestry from known Yamnaya, and assimilated females of diverse backgrounds. Both Corded Ware and Bell Beaker groups underwent dynamic changes, involving sharp reductions and complete replacements of Y-chromosomal diversity at ~2600 and ~2400 BCE, respectively, the latter accompanied by increased Neolithic-like ancestry. The Bronze Age saw new social organization emerge amid a ≥40% population turnover.Peer reviewe

The variability of funerary ritus of Únětice Culture

Předkládaná disertační práce se zabývá vybranými aspekty pohřebního ritu únětické kultury v Čechách. Na základě shromážděných dat z publikovaných pohřebišť této kultury byly testovány otázky sledující variabilitu v rámci pohřebního ritu únětické kultury. K řešení byly použity metody matematické statistiky, analýza hlavních komponent a zpracování dat v prostředí geografických informačních systémů. Testované teoretické otázky byly zaměřeny především na identifikování takových struktur v pohřebním ritu únětické kultury, které by bylo možné interpretovat jako odraz různých společenských kategorií či skupin, a to jak na vertikální, tak i horizontální úrovni. Dále byly sledovány změny mezi oběma základními chronologickými obdobími únětické kultury. Na úrovni celých pohřebních areálů byly testovány možnosti identifikování základních společenských jednotek pravěkých komunit, jako jsou rodiny či domácnosti. Dále byly na této úrovni testovány otázky spojené s vnímáním starších pohřebních areálů založeném na přítomnosti mohylových náspů.Katedra archeologieNeobhájenoThe presented thesis is dealing with selected aspects of the burial rite of the Unetic culture in Czech. On the basis of the collected data from published burial sites of this culture, the questions testing the variability within the frame of burial rite of the Unetic culture were observed. To obtain the solutions there were used methods of mathematical statistics, principal component analysis and processing of data in geographic information systems. The tested theoretical questions were focused primarily on identifying such structures in the funeral rite of the Únětice culture that could be interpreted as a reflection of different social categories or groups, and that includes both; the vertical and horizontal level. Further, there were observed the changes between the two basic chronological periods of the Únětice culture. At the level of the entire burial grounds there were tested the possibilities of identifying the basic social units of prehistoric communities, such as families or households. Furthermore, at this level there were tested the issues associated with the perception of older burial grounds based on the presence of tumulus mounds

Identification of family in prehistory based on spatial analysis of cemeteries

Prehistoric barrow cemeteries are often structured in spatially separated groups. The formation of these groups was probably caused by a membership of the deceased to particular social units that were buried separately. We test the hypothesis that these groups of Early- and Middle Bronze Age graves represent cemeteries of individual families. We used GIS tools, statistical tests, principal component analysis (PCA) and network analysis carried out using Pajek software to test this hypothesis. This study is based on the assumption that the family cemeteries consist of graves of individuals who had different social status. Our assumption is that the family cemeteries are presented as separated groups of graves. Graves belonging to one group should therefore have different formal properties. Comparing formal and spatial characteristics within the studied cemeteries, some groups of graves were identified; these consist of graves with different burial assemblages. Our conclusion is that this finding supports the hypothesis that the spatially separated groups of graves represent cemeteries belonging to different families

Prostorové uspořádání mohylových pohřebišť na Plzeňsku

In this paper we are dealing with spatial structures within the barrow cemeteries of the Bronze Age in the Pilsen-region. On the basis of analysis of formal features of barrows and including burials we test the hypothesis, that the barrow clusters (groups) are cemeteries of each families. As analytical tools some GIS tools, statistical tests and (PCA) were used. We proved that the barrow size is related to its cultural identity and to the amount of buried people. Based on PCA of the grave goods some structures have been found out which can be identifi ed with social categories. Each barrow group contains barrows of various sizes and social categories, this fact supports the tested hypothesis of family cemeteries, in our opinion

Geofyzikální průzkum mohylového pohřebiště Javor-Hádky (k. ú. Milínov, okr. Rokycany)

The article presents the results of a geohysical survey undetaken with the use of cesium magnetometer on the site with burial mounds Javor-Hádky (region of Rokycany). The survey focused on the western part of the burial ground, where there was identified an empty space among the mounds. The survey was supposed to resolve the issue of why this space is present. The survey revealed several magnetic anomalies, which can represent sunken features. They are mainly linear features, which were interpreted as the remains of roads or water channels. Other anomalies proved the existence of the now disappeared mound bank. The interpretation of other anomalies is uncertain. The results demonstrate the advantages of the use of a non-destructive archaeological survey using geophysical prospection for gaining further information about the spatial structure of burial mound cemeteries

Digitální archiv AMČR

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Archeologická mapa České republiky

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