The Býčí Skála Cave princely sanctuary / tomb in Ha D1b-D3

Abstract

The Býčí Skála Cave is the central cave sanctuary / princely tomb in Moravia (Czech Republic). It was institutionalized around 575 BC (Ha D1b) and was still used in Ha D3, i.e. approximately up to 450 BC (Ha D1b = 575-550 BC, Ha D2 = 550-500 BC, Ha D3 = 500-450 BC).

Authors summarize the current concept of the site.

Keywords

• Hallstatt Period
• Býčí Skála Cave
• central cave sanctuary
• princely tomb
• Moravian Karst
• Ha D1b-D3
• 575-450 BC