Archaeologists discovered a significant Celtic settlement from the La Tene period near Hradec Kralove. The site covers 25 hectares and is rich in amber, luxury ceramics, and metal coins. It is the largest of its kind in Bohemia, marking its importance on the ancient European Amber Road. The excavation yielded 22,000 bags of artifacts, including hundreds of gold and silver coins, pottery kilns, and religious sanctuaries. The settlement thrived from the 3rd century BC to the early 1st century BC and played a central economic and social role.
The settlement is by far the largest Celtic settlement found in Bohemia, rich with artifacts and unique features as a trade and manufacturing center.
Archaeologists recovered an astonishing 22,000 bags of finds, one of the largest collections of artifacts ever found in Bohemia.
The site represents what we call a central agglomeration, with key economic and social functions, and includes structures for homes, production, and religion.
One particularly exceptional find is a ceramic shard engraved with a simple image of a horse, reflecting the artistic traditions of the time.
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