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<< Our Photo Pages >> Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice - Ancient Village or Settlement in Czech Republic in Moravia

Submitted by ladrin on Thursday, 16 March 2023  Page Views: 273

Multi-periodSite Name: Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice Alternative Name: Slovanské hradiště v Mikulčicích, Mikulčice - Valy
Country: Czech Republic
NOTE: This site is 18.164 km away from the location you searched for.

Region: Moravia Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Town: Hodonín  Nearest Village: Mikulčice
Latitude: 48.804218N  Longitude: 17.086959E
Condition:
5Perfect
4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
4 Ambience:
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5 Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
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Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Enclosed an area of about 6 hectares. (Vote or comment on this photo)
Ancient Village or Settlement in Moravia (Czech Republic)
Probably the most important centre and mighty fortress of Great Moravian Empire - of the first real state of western Slavs. It was established between the river Morava and its distributaries on a land of fertile soil and natural defense. It is the largest Slavic archaeological site in Czech Republic and protected cultural heritage.

Location was described even in 1888 but real expert excavation started in 1954. Incredible 5 ha of land had been uncovered till 1995. Evidences showed that the site was alternetly settled since Mezolithic. But its real importance came roughly with arrival of old Slavic people from late 6th century AD with most peak in 9th century.

There are quite strong assumptions that this fortified settlement could have been even the residence of first members of Moymirid dynasty - rulers of Great Moravia. Mikulčice are also connected with activity of Slavic christian missionaries Constantine and Methodius and also possible candidate place of bishop Methodius eternal rest. Centrum was abandoned sometime after 10th century.

The results of the excavations were simply awesome. Huge acropolis surrounded by a stone rampart. The stone walls were up to 7m high! True unconquerable fortress. Foundations of the rulers palace, 12 early christian churches including one large basilica, three bridges, two wooden hollowed boats, more then 2500 graves and abudance of valuable artifacts, weapons and objects of ordinary need.

There is a splendid open air Museum in place today. And also fine interactive indoor exposition. You may walk around the large area or observe it from above by climbing up the lookout tower..
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Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Territory of Great Moravian Empire at the time of its greatest expansion (end of 9th century AD). (Vote or comment on this photo)

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Central acropolis (Vote or comment on this photo)

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : More then 2500 graves.. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : abudance of valuable artifacts (Vote or comment on this photo)

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Large basilica is possible candidate place of bishop Methodius grave. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Archeology in progress..

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Take a look through the window of time...

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Huge ramparts

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Fortress is connected with activity of first Slavic christian missionaries.

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Outdoor museum, indoor exposition and tall lookout.

Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice submitted by ladrin : Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice

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