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Archaeological Discovery in Terronská
Terronská Street in Bubeneč has been undergoing renovation. As is usual in similar projects, it is not only builders but also archaeologists who are digging in the area. They have already celebrated success in the form of a unique discovery.
July 31st, 2009
When repairing Terronská Street in Bubeneč, Prague, archaeologists discovered artefacts from the Early Bronze Age. The most interesting is the ceramic mould of the lower part of a leg. Such a discovery is believed to be unique in the Czech Republic.
Archaeologists have uncovered 14 pits in total. In one of them they found a skeleton that dates back to 1,400 years B.C., and more than a dozen undamaged items that are currently being examined. It is possible that other pits are hiding additional discoveries.
”Apart from a human skeleton, a fragment of a mould used for bronze casting was discovered, the dig has also brought to light a ceramic mould of the lower part of a leg, from the shin down,” said Michal Bureš from the company Archeo Pro. The ‘shoe’ has a filigree ornamental decoration, and according to M. Bureš it provides archaeologists with information on how people dressed themselves at this time.
Archaeologists will spend about 20 days at the site. The works shouldn’t take longer because the building is delayed over the course of archaeological excavations so they will work during weekends also.
Due to the noise level, the paved surface, pavements and parking places will be replaced in Terronská Street by asphalt. The repair works are scheduled to finish by 30th September.
http://www.praha.eu/jnp/en/visitors/historic_prague/-publish-portal-en-visitors-historic_prague-archaeological_discovery_in_terronska.html
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