Hungary

Százhalombatta-Földvár

Bronze Age Vatya tell on the Danube, Hungary

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The Bronze Age site of Százhalombatta-Földvár is situated on the right bank of the Danube, near the town of Százhalombatta, 30 km south of Budapest in Hungary. It is one of the largest temperate tell settlements from this period in central Europe. Excavation at the site is ongoing and producing substantial new data revealing a detailed and hitherto unknown picture of Bronze Age life from 2000-1400 BC.

Paleolithic
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Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Bronze Age occupation

2000–1400 BC

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Storage Structures

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Ditches
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Country

Hungary

Coordinates

47.34° N, 18.95° E