Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Gorzyczki, a village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, holds significant archaeological importance due to its multi-period site. It features traces of human activity from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and antiquity, marking it as a long-inhabited region. A notable defensive structure from the Middle Ages is the motte-and-bailey castle, indicative of medieval settlement patterns and defense mechanisms. Furthermore, Gorzyczki was the site of Polenlager 169 during the German occupation in World War II, serving as a concentration camp for Poles. This site's historical depth, spanning from ancient to modern times, provides a rich tapestry of human history, offering insights into the evolution of settlement, defense, and conflict in the region.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Historical Timeline
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