Slavic Village Passentin
Germany

Slavic Village Passentin

Reconstructed Early Middle Ages Slavic village

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The Slavic Village Passentin is a reconstructed archaeological open-air museum located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It replicates a Slavic settlement from the Early Middle Ages, particularly between the 9th and 10th centuries CE. The site features various domestic structures such as windowless post-in-ground huts and a long house, all arranged around a central pond. These structures are built using traditional methods, like wattle and daub with thatched roofs, based on archaeological findings. The village also includes defensive features such as remnants of a Slavic Lowland castle, and craft workshops where ancient techniques like weaving, spinning, and forging are demonstrated. This site serves as both a cultural and educational platform, allowing visitors to engage with their historical roots and experience the lifestyle of ancient Slavic communities.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Slavic Village Era

800 CE - 999 CE

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Defensive Structures

Castles
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Industrial and Craft Structures

Workshops
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Country

Germany

Coordinates

53.54° N, 13.12° E