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Excavation of pits at Hrada
Excavation of pits at Hrada
Object Number 2004.24.24632B
Display Title Excavation of pits at Hrada
Descriptions
Object Description Pit#2 belongs to Silesian culture (Bronze III). It disturbed the Nordic culture (Eneolithic) pit (#13), partly destroying the huge Nordic vessel showing in center.
Subject
  • Site
  • Archaeology
  • Pit
  • Excavation
Department Photographic
Date 1929-1930
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Czech Republic / Bohemia / <County> / <City> / Hrada
Intrasite Pit 2, 3
Additional Geographic Terms Mnichovo Hradiste
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 11.43 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

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