Comparison of size, structure and dynamics of development of the settlements Roztoky, Raškov and Groß Strömkendorf

(in English): Title: Comparison of size, structure and dynamics of the development of the settlements Roztoky, Raškov and Groβ Strömkendorf Author: Kateřina Opicová Department: Ústav pro archeologii Supervisor: PhDr. Naďa Profantová, CSc. Consultant: PhDr. Martin Kuna, CSc. Abstract: This Bachelors thesis is dedicated to a comparison of three early medieval settlements Roztoky near Prague, Groβ Strömkendorf and Raškov (Raškov I, Raškov II and III). All these localities are from several areas which were occupied by the Slavs. Such an ethnical interpretation is meeting with several difficulties. Those are covered within the thesis. One of the main problems is identification of archaeological culture with certain ethnical group. The sites are dated between half of the 5th century and the beginning of the 9th century. The main interest is given to semi-sunken huts, which prevail on all mentioned sites. The thesis contains their close analysis which compares their basic parameters as theirs shape and size, orientation, placement and heating system type); it also includes possible constructions of houses walls and roofs. Concrete evidence of usage of certain construction elements (preserved wood remains, houses damaged by fire, placement of slope pits, interior house equipment) is also included. For this..