Interdisciplinary research at the archaeological sites of the 4th-3rd centu ries BC near the village of Cogâlniceni (Rezina district, Republic of Moldova) Cover Image

Cercetări interdisciplinare în siturile arheologice din secolele IV-III a. Chr. din preajma localitătii Cogâlniceni (raionul Rezina, Republica Moldova)
Interdisciplinary research at the archaeological sites of the 4th-3rd centu ries BC near the village of Cogâlniceni (Rezina district, Republic of Moldova)

Author(s): Aurel Zanoci, Mihail Băț, Andrei Asăndulesei, Vitalie Sochirca, Felix-Adrian Tencariu, Tatiana Nagacevschi
Subject(s): Archaeology, Ancient World
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: Eastern Carpathian area; the 4th -3rd centuries BC; hillfort; open settlements; interdisciplinary research;

Summary/Abstract: In the Eastern Carpathian area, as a result of archaeological research, many archaeological sites were discovered, which were attributed to the Getae communities of the 4 th -3 rd centuries BC. They are usually concentrated in “agglomerations”, which consist of hillforts, open settlements and, less often, necropolises. Such an “agglomeration” was recently investigated near Cogâlniceni village in the Rezina district, Republic of Moldova. Here, in a favourable natural environment, there were four settlements and a hillfort, which, according to the materials found, can be dated to the 4th -3rd centuries BC. Particular attention in the process of research was paid to the hillfort “Cetățuie”, where aerial and geophysical surveys were carried out, as well as a trial trench. The results obtained indicate that this hillfort served as a refuge, which sheltered the communities from the surrounding open settlements in times of danger.

  • Issue Year: XXIX/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 13-34
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Romanian