Neolithic Occupation of Svratka Alluvial Plain; Case Study from Brno-Přízřenice, Czech Republic

Parma, David; Vejrostová, Lenka; Lisá, Lenka; Bajer, Aleš; Pacina, Jan; Gottvald, Zdeněk

doi:10.24916/iansa.2015.2.4

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“…The relief of the study area is strongly influenced by anthropogenic activity (the occurrence of numerous urban/residential, communications, industrial, mining and other anthropogenic landforms). The exploitation of construction materials (loess, sand, building stone-limestone, sandstone, conglomerate, granodiorite, metabasalt) can be traced back to the 12th century and it has markedly influenced the landscape [85][86][87].…”

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The Role of Anthropogenic Landforms in Sustainable Landscape Management

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Anthropogenic landforms are attractive landscape structures. They are linked to the cultural elements of the landscape and they also support biodiversity on the landscape level. Concerning their position within heritage concepts, anthropogenic landforms can be seen as a bridge between natural and cultural heritages. This paper is focused on the relevance of anthropogenic landforms to landscape management and planning. The study is based on the concept of geomorphosites, which can be applied within sustainable management and the conservation of geomorphological heritage. The case study was applied in the urban area of Brno (Czech Republic). The results of the study indicated the importance of anthropogenic landforms for urban landscape conservation and sustainable tourism development. The assessment of landforms in the study area enabled to establish a set of recommendations for the sustainable management of anthropogenic landforms in Brno. This study suggested the assessment of anthropogenic landforms as a support tool for sustainable landscape management in urban areas.

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“…Mikromorfologie v archeologickém kontextu je metodický nástroj používaný při multidisciplinárních archeologických vý zkumech, a to nejen v zahraničí (souhrnně Karkanas, Gold berg 2019;Macphail, Goldberg 2017;Nicosia, Stoops 2017, Goldberg, Macphail, 2006) ale i u nás (Dejmal et al 2014;Kuna et al 2012;2013;Lisá et al 2013;2018;2020a;2020b;Nejman et al 2018;Novák et al 2012;Parma et al 2015;2011). Podstatou této metody je mikrosko pické studium neporušených vzorků připravených do formy tenkých průřezů (výbrusů) a to nejlépe ve formátu 7 × 10 cm (tzv.…”

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Mikromorfologie v archeologickém kontextu jako nástroj pro interpretace vzniku výplní pravěkých objektů: případová studie z Tvrdonic, okr. Břeclav

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Micromorphology in the archaeological context is a methodological tool of modern multidisciplinary archeology. It is basically a microscopic characterization of sediments in a direct context of archaeological situations with the aim of detecting formation processes, the knowledge of which is essential for further interpretations. This method was applied to the sediment fill of two features in a stratigraphic relationship from the locality Tvrdonice – “Pole od Týnecka”. Samples were taken from a La Tène recessed structure fill and an earlier Bronze Age pit that is superimposed below the La Tène feature. From a macroscopic and micromorphological point of view, it is evident that the fill of an Early Bronze Age feature consists of wind-blown sands in superposition with in situ or slightly displaced soil material. Micro-layers detected macroscopically are only related to object leveling. The layer of soil beneath the “floor” of the La Tène recessed building displays signs of long-term bioturbated soil, i.e. the La Tène building was founded in an existing depression. The active floor layer of the La Tène building is represented by alternating layers of lighter and darker laminae. While the darker laminae represent the trampled layer, the lighter laminae consist of recrystallized ash, which impregnates the trampled layer. On a social level, this finding can be interpreted as the creators of the La Tène recessed building choosing to minimize labour costs by using the recessed terrain and thus avoiding the excavation of the building floor. The utility area possessed a purposefully modified surface, which is related to ergonomic efficiency, but its function is unknown. The uppermost part of the fill is formed by backfill that does not show any signs of pedogenic influences, which indicates that the object was intentionally filled (leveled).

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“…This article discusses the results of a multiproxy study dealing with the Svratka River sedimentary sequence at Brno-Přízřenice and Brno-Modřice. Archaeological rescue excavations (2012–2016) at the site (Parma et al, 2015) unearthed a complex fluvial sedimentary sequence dated to the Neolithic–Late Bronze Age periods (in local archaeological terminology). Various records suggest that in Southern Moravia (and other areas of Central Europe), significant changes in precipitation and vegetation cover occurred during these times (Berglund, 2003; Kalis et al, 2003; Ložek, 2011; Petřík et al, 2018; Ralska-Jasiewiczowa et al, 1998).…”

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“…Bronze Age settlements were also situated close to streams and rivers but mainly positioned on terraces and slopes close to streams (Jiráň et al, 2008). Although most well-known settlements are typically positioned in the landscape as described above, there is reliable evidence of some settlements located directly on the floodplain (Parma et al, 2015; Staňa, 1957). At the site, based on maps presented in Mitáček et al (2017), we can conclude that the settlement areas were present on terrace edges thorough the time and that settlement activities in alluvium were sporadic.…”

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Human-induced prehistoric soil buried in the flood plain of Svratka River, Czech Republic

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The natural setting and prehistoric human activity on Holocene floodplains in Central Europe is a compelling issue from several points of view. This environment presents an important sedimentary archive reflecting past human behaviour in interactions with climate change. Two sedimentary sections recorded in the alluvial zone of Svratka River (Moravia) with a buried soil dated to the time span between the Neolithic and Late Bronze Age, and comprising one paleo-catena, were investigated using a multiproxy approach. The buried paleo-catena presents evidence of long-term (ancient) soil development, and the use of the site for human settlement and farming ca. 4500 BC until 1000 BC. Buried soil horizons indicate (climate) stability, which according to archaeological evidence lasted for at least 3500 years, until at least 1000 BC. The architecture and the lithology of the river floodplain changes approximately 0 AD. Anthropogenic settlement activity was not detected at the site in the subsequent period, and this is very likely to be associated with increased sedimentation rates and less optimal conditions for human settlement.

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Neolithic Occupation of Svratka Alluvial Plain; Case Study from Brno-Přízřenice, Czech Republic

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

The Role of Anthropogenic Landforms in Sustainable Landscape Management

The Role of Anthropogenic Landforms in Sustainable Landscape Management

Mikromorfologie v archeologickém kontextu jako nástroj pro interpretace vzniku výplní pravěkých objektů: případová studie z Tvrdonic, okr. Břeclav

Human-induced prehistoric soil buried in the flood plain of Svratka River, Czech Republic

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