A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
Although the artefacts belonging to the so-called Danubian Horsemen cult have been scientifically examined from various standpoints, the definitive answers to the question of their nature have not yet been reached. One of the key reasons that can be distinguished with regard to this is the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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Institute of Archaeology, Belgrade, Serbia
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Starinar |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-0241/2022/0350-02412272155P.pdf |
| Summary: | Although the artefacts belonging to the so-called Danubian Horsemen cult have
been scientifically examined from various standpoints, the definitive
answers to the question of their nature have not yet been reached. One of
the key reasons that can be distinguished with regard to this is the lack of
insight into the archaeological context since, in comparison to the total
number of these artefacts, a small percentage of the samples have been found
during archaeological excavations. As the more recent corpora of lead icons
points to the conclusion that a significant number originates from the area
of the province of Pannonia Inferior, especially its south-eastern part
(today`s Srem, Mačva and Posavina), in this paper we have tried to establish
at least the widest context they belonged to. Thus, based on the place where
they were found, and considering the basic features of the site where it was
possible, we investigated whether they belonged to a settlement, necropolis
or military setting. Consequently, we concluded that the civil context was
dominant in this geographic area in the case of the finds of the so-called
Danubian Horseman cult, while we also determined which type of icons were
the most prevalent. As the concentration of the lead plaques in this area
surpasses the other Danubian provinces, we recognise new possibilities for
the interpretation of their function as well as the dating of particular
series. |
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| ISSN: | 0350-0241 2406-0739 |