Published: 2020-04-18

The First Megalithic Long Barrows of the Funnel Beaker Culture in the Central Greater Poland in Sobota

Danuta Żurkiewcz , Jakub Niebieszczański , Cezary Bahyrycz
Sprawozdania Archeologiczne
Section: Field Survey and Materials
DOI https://doi.org/10.23858/SA/72.2020.015

Abstract

The following paper aim is to present the verification of the probable megalithic long barrows of the Funnel Beaker culture, detected on the LIDAR models. The characteristic shape of structures and their location seem to support such hypothesis. In order to define their actual function and chronology a magnetometric prospection was conducted with the subsequent geological drillings. Also, the archive study of the nearest proximity was provided to establish the barrows within the regional cultural context. In result of the research, the anthropogenic origins of these structures was confirmed and connected to the Funnel Beaker culture. This discovery allows to incorporate the Central Greater Poland into the discussion on the megalithic funeral activity, which up to date was impossible due to the lack of data.

Keywords:

Megalithic tombs, Long barrows, Funnel Beaker culture, Non-invasive research, Neolithic

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Żurkiewcz, D., Niebieszczański, J., & Bahyrycz, C. (2020). The First Megalithic Long Barrows of the Funnel Beaker Culture in the Central Greater Poland in Sobota. Sprawozdania Archeologiczne, 72(1), 333–354. https://doi.org/10.23858/SA/72.2020.015

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