AŠMENOS, MĖSINIŲ, DYSNOS GATVIŲ RIBOJAMAS KVARTALAS VILNIUJE: ANKSTYVOJI ISTORIJA
THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE QUARTER SURROUNDED BY AŠMENOS, MĖSINIŲ, AND DYSNOS STREETS IN VILNIUS

Summary/Abstract: Vilnius has a long and complex history, which is well reflected in the rich cultural layers researched. The area bounded by Ašmenos, Mėsinių and Dysnos Streets is no exception: archaeological research has traced the development of this part of the city from the first traces of human activity at the end of the 14th century to the early 21st century. The area under study falls within the territory of the so-called German Town, the Catholic part of the city, which began to develop in the period just before the baptism in 1387. There is no evidence of this quarter in written sources or iconography from that period, nor is it mentioned in the 1636 census of the city's holdings. However, archaeological research has explored a cultural layer dating back to the Middle Ages. The question arises, what was the earliest nature of human activity in this part of the city, and what were the earliest human activities in this area that have not been recorded in written sources? Why was this area chosen at one stage or another for life and activity? The article discusses the nature and significance of the settlement of the area bordered by Ašmenos, Mėsinių and Dysnos Streets in early Vilnius, and the links with the German Town. The period of research was chosen - from the first traces of human activity in this part of Vilnius to the 16th century, with particular emphasis on the earliest period - late 14th century - the first half of the 15th century, which is the least covered in Vilnius studies.

• Details
• Contents