Dacian whetstones from Covasna – Cetatea Zânelor Cover Image

Pietre de ascuțit dacice de la Covasna – Cetatea Zânelor
Dacian whetstones from Covasna – Cetatea Zânelor

Author(s): Viorica Crişan , Paul Pupeză, Luminiţa Săsăran, Dan-Lucian Buzea
Subject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Muzeul Judetean Buzău
Keywords: Dacians; whetstones; fortress; Covasna; temple;

Summary/Abstract: At Covasna – Cetatea Zânelor (Fairies Fortress), 97 Dacian whetstones were found. Most likely, the whetstones were used to sharpen metal objects. However, the metal objects discovered in the site are just a few that leaves open the possibility of using these whetstones for other purposes as well. Some of the whetstones can be associated with two edifices with the roof sustained by three rows of wooden pillars that could be interpreted as temples.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 173-190
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Romanian