Libice nad Cidlinou Slavník Stronghold
Libice Slavnikovci
Early Medieval (9th–995 CE)·Slavník / Přemyslid Bohemia·🇨🇿 Central Bohemia, Nymburk District, Libice on Cidlina–Elbe, Czech Republic
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About Libice nad Cidlinou Slavník Stronghold
Great Slavník hillfort capital at Libice (Libice nad Cidlinou) on Elbe–Cidlina confluence (25 ha inner 10 ha) with triple ramparts (7 m high, 40 m base), stone church and palace hall. Seat of Slavník dynasty (St. Vojtěch's family) massacred by Přemyslids 995 (Boleslaus II) — Bohemia's Saint Bartholomew. Excavated by Turek. Open-air museum with reconstructed gate.
Why it mattersGreat Slavník hillfort capital at Libice (Libice nad Cidlinou) on Elbe–Cidlina confluence (25 ha inner 10 ha) with triple ramparts (7 m high, 40 m base), stone church and palace hall. Seat of Slavník dynasty (St. Vojtěch's family) massacred by Přemyslids 995 (Boleslaus II) — Bohemia's Saint Bartholo
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Mass grave of 995 Slavník massacre?
Theories
- 01Libice as Bohemian alternative state crushed by Prague
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.900 Slavník fort; triple ramparts
- Period
- Early Medieval (9th–995 CE)
- Culture
- Slavník / Přemyslid Bohemia
- Purpose
- Capital of Slavník princes rival to Přemyslids, see of St. Vojtěch
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
On the ground
Structures & features
50.1260° N · 15.1790° E · 190 m · 3 mapped features
Inner Hillfort
fort10 ha acropolis with church and palace
50.1265° N · 15.1795° EStone Church
church10th c stone church with cemetery 200 graves
50.1260° N · 15.1790° EOuter Bailey
bailey15 ha outer Bailey with triple ditch
50.1255° N · 15.1780° E