The Early to Middle Bronze Age transition as exemplified by Moravia

Abstract

The current study of late prehistoric chronology is aimed at defining more robust horizons and, often, at documenting the continuity of phenomena. Systematic records and rescue excavations make it possible to better quantify archaeological sources and identify periods in which archaeological records are missing. The article addresses the issue of the end of Únětice cemeteries in Moravia connected with the movement of burials to the surface level beneath barrows as well as long‑term traits regarded as chronologically sensitive. The basic trends are supported with the absolute dates of graves.

Keywords

• early bronze age
• pit burial
• inhumation burial
• radiocarbon dating
• moravia