The medieval town ​​in the eyes of an archaeologist - how much truth is there in our imagination of the past? Cover Image

Średniowieczne miasto oczami archeologa – ile prawdy jest w dzisiejszym wyobrażeniu przeszłości?
The medieval town ​​in the eyes of an archaeologist - how much truth is there in our imagination of the past?

Author(s): Anna Kubicka
Subject(s): Archaeology, Architecture, Social history, Middle Ages, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: archeology; the Middle Ages; the city; daily life; people;

Summary/Abstract: The paper treats issues related to the subject matter of the medieval town. The author focuses on information provided by archeological excavations in Poland. The main objective is to characterize the general appearance of the city. An important element of this discussion is a presentation and layout of buildings of the town. Additionally, the paper reviews the issues of the lives of the residents, including their social position.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 135-140
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish