Pohansko Great Moravian Centre (Břeclav)
Early Middle Ages (c.650–920 CE, Great Moravian peak 830–900)·Great Moravia (Mojmirid dynasty)·🇨🇿 South Moravia, Břeclav district, Pohansko by Dyje river, Czech Republic
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About Pohansko Great Moravian Centre (Břeclav)
Pohansko Great Moravian Centre (Břeclav) in South Moravia, Břeclav district, Pohansko by Dyje river, Czech Republic is a Early Middle Ages (c.650–920 CE, Great Moravian peak 830–900) Great Moravia (Mojmirid dynasty) site built 7th c. settlement; fortified 9th c. as great moravian lowland agglomeration with magnate manor, churches and crafts. Documented via 1928; Kalousek & Dostál 1958–. The Great Moravia (Mojmirid dynasty) ancient city at South Moravia preserves 28 ha fortified by timber-earth rampart with stone church (rotunda?), manor, 400+ graves dispersed vs cemetery. It illustrates Great Moravia (Mojmirid dynasty) expansion and fortified area 28 ha; rampart 1,200 m; manor 20×10 m.
Why it mattersPohansko Great Moravian Centre (Břeclav) in South Moravia, Břeclav district, Pohansko by Dyje river, Czech Republic is a Early Middle Ages (c.650–920 CE, Great Moravian peak 830–900) Great Moravia (Mo
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Dispersed settlement burials vs cemetery duality
Theories
- 01Pohansko as Great Moravian economic control point on amber route
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- 7th c. settlement; fortified 9th c.
- Period
- Early Middle Ages (c.650–920 CE, Great Moravian peak 830–900)
- Culture
- Great Moravia (Mojmirid dynasty)
- Purpose
- Great Moravian lowland agglomeration with magnate manor, churches and crafts
- Abandoned
- c. 920 (Magyar collapse)
- Rediscovered
- 1928; Kalousek & Dostál 1958–
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
7th c. settlement; fortified 9th c.
Initial construction
c. 1545 CE
Major expansion
On the ground
Structures & features
48.7250° N · 16.8980° E · 50 m · 2 mapped features
Pohansko Ducal Manor
manorMagnate manor with stone footings and palisade 9th c.
48.7255° N · 16.8985° EPohansko Southern Suburb Burials
cemeteryScattered settlement burials vs regular cemetery zone
48.7245° N · 16.8975° E