Island of the Kings. 40 Years of Underwater Archaeological Research on Ostrów Lednicki, Poland.

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Paper / Report Submission (General Sessions)", at the 2024 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Located in Poland the island called Ostrów Lednicki is one of the longest ongoing underwater archaeological projects in Europe, lasting for 40 years. This continuous research has provided invaluable information on the history of the region and deepened our knowledge of the early Middle Ages and the Piast dynasty that ruled at the time. Underwater archaeological research on Ostrów Lednicki has revealed a wealth of artifacts and structures. The finds include the remains of wooden bridges and also the largest collection of early medieval militaria excavated from under the water in Europe. The ongoing underwater archaeological research at Ostrów Lednicki exemplifies a commitment to uncovering underwater heritage and underscores the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in reconstructing the past. The results of this extensive research have contributed significantly to our knowledge of the site and its historical context, making it an important case study for underwater archaeological research in central Europe.

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• Society for Historical Archaeology 2024   •
• Paper / Report Submission (General Sessions)

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