A burial site from the turn of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages has been discovered in Parkoszowice, Małopolska. This fascinating discovery was made by accident, during construction work on a short section of the S7.

Representatives of various cultures and tribes settled in the vicinity of Krakow thousands of years ago. The latest archaeological research, which is being carried out ahead of the construction of an over 5-kilometre-long section of the S7 expressway from Miechów to Szczepanowice, will allow us to uncover further information on this subject.

The Parkoszowice burial ground was found on a hill slightly north of the Szczepanowice junction, where archaeologists surveyed an area of 1.8 hectares. According to scientists, it was established more than 4,000 years ago, at the turn of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Eight people, representatives of the so-called corded ware culture, were buried in the cemetery. 

According to the researchers, there was a settlement in the vicinity at the time, which is very rare for this culture – its representatives usually buried their dead at a distance from the settlements.

The excavations showed that the deceased were buried in burial pits dug into the ground, in a contorted position on their side, with their heads facing northeast. In addition to the skeletons themselves, ceramic vessels and stone and flint tools were also discovered in the cemetery. These objects were deposited in the graves together with the buried. Copper ornaments were found in the grave of one of the women.

Source: PAP, Wprost

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Tomasz Modrzejewski