Residences burning
Author
Editor
- Claudia Theune
- Felix Bierman
- Ruth Struwe
- Gerson Jeute
Summary, in English
The study of residences at central places from the Late Iron Age in Scandinavia has mainly been aimed at identifying buildings of exceptional size or function.
However, until recently the archaeological situation has not been detailed enough to study the sequence of a residence for several centuries and with internal changes related to internal or external factors. New excavation results from Uppåkra, southernmost part of Sweden provide more detailed insight into these centres of power. The present situation is that at least four buildings have been identifi ed which were burnt down. Two of these hold human remains. The people living in Uppåkra might have been involved in internal or external confrontations resulting in deliberately burnt buildings.
However, until recently the archaeological situation has not been detailed enough to study the sequence of a residence for several centuries and with internal changes related to internal or external factors. New excavation results from Uppåkra, southernmost part of Sweden provide more detailed insight into these centres of power. The present situation is that at least four buildings have been identifi ed which were burnt down. Two of these hold human remains. The people living in Uppåkra might have been involved in internal or external confrontations resulting in deliberately burnt buildings.
Department/s
Publishing year
2010
Language
English
Pages
301-306
Publication/Series
Zwischen Fjorden und Steppe. Festschrift für Johan Callmer zum 65. Geburtstag.
Volume
Internationale Archäologie, Studia honoraria - Band 31
Document type
Book chapter
Publisher
Verlag Marie Leidorf GmbH
Topic
- Archaeology
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISBN: 978-3-89646-550-4