From hearths to homes: Fire installations in the Bronze Age settlement of Toboliu
From hearths to homes: Fire installations in the Bronze Age settlement of Toboliu
Author(s): Marian Adrian Lie, Alexandra Găvan, Tobias KienlinSubject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: Bronze Age; hearths; construction materials; building techniques; tell settlements; Carpathian Basin
Summary/Abstract: This paper provides an overview and a complex analysis of the numerous and varied hearths found during excavations at the multi-component site of Toboliu. The discussion focuses on the structural and technical characteristics of these fire installations, as well as on their find contexts. The forms, construction methods, and materials of the hearths will be discussed, as is their location. As hearths were the focal points of the household, playing a key role in the daily life of past societies, it is hoped that through this overview of fire installations in Toboliu we can contribute to a better understanding of household life and activity at this complex site.
Journal: Acta Archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
- Issue Year: 76/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 83-100
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
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