mgr Aleksander Piasecki

dr Agata Hałuszko

Section 28.: From Jatviag to Mindaugas. The Lands of the Balts in the Early Middle Ages

Excavations at the stronghold in Trzcianka, Janów commune conducted from 2006 to 2023. Burned human remains discovered during the excavations was subjected to specialist anthropological research. The focus was mainly on sources obtained in the 2018, 2021, 2023 seasons. Based on the analysis of the obtained monuments and absolute dating, it was found that they come from the 2nd half of the 10th century. The few inhumated remains allowed for genetic research. The conclusions drawn from them allowed for the probable identification of the community inhabiting the stronghold in Trzcianka. They also allowed for an attempt to reconstruct the funeral rite used at that time.