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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Main Authors: Plemić Bojana B., Crnobrnja Adam N.
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Language:deu
Published: Institute of Archaeology, Belgrade, Serbia 2022-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-0241/2022/0350-02412272155P.pdf
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description 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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spelling doaj.art-a54b15fa6f244c8e9987728bc425874b2023-03-10T08:06:41ZdeuInstitute of Archaeology, Belgrade, SerbiaStarinar0350-02412406-07392022-01-0120227215518010.2298/STA2272155P0350-02412272155PA new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferiorPlemić Bojana B.0Crnobrnja Adam N.1Academy of Applied Studies, BelgradeNational Museum of SerbiaAlthough 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.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-0241/2022/0350-02412272155P.pdflead iconcultdanubian horsemenpannonia inferiorspatial (archaeological) context
spellingShingle Plemić Bojana B.
Crnobrnja Adam N.
A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
Starinar
lead icon
cult
danubian horsemen
pannonia inferior
spatial (archaeological) context
title A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
title_full A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
title_fullStr A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
title_full_unstemmed A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
title_short A new review of the topography and typology of the Danubian Horsemen lead icons in the south-eastern part of Pannonia inferior
title_sort new review of the topography and typology of the danubian horsemen lead icons in the south eastern part of pannonia inferior
topic lead icon
cult
danubian horsemen
pannonia inferior
spatial (archaeological) context
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-0241/2022/0350-02412272155P.pdf
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