J 2026

"Hidden" Landscape of Prehistoric Burial Monuments: The Use of Remote Sensing in the Detection of Neolithic Long Barrows in Bohemia (Czech Republic)

KRISTUF, Petr; Tomas KROUPA; Peter MILO; Jan HAVELKA; Jan TUREK et al.

Základní údaje

Originální název

"Hidden" Landscape of Prehistoric Burial Monuments: The Use of Remote Sensing in the Detection of Neolithic Long Barrows in Bohemia (Czech Republic)

Autoři

KRISTUF, Petr; Tomas KROUPA; Peter MILO; Jan HAVELKA; Jan TUREK a Martin GOJDA

Vydání

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION, HOBOKEN, WILEY, 2026, 1075-2196

Další údaje

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 1.900 v roce 2024

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Ne

Klíčová slova anglicky

burial monuments; Czech Republic; landscape; long barrow; remote sensing; settlement structure

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno
Změněno: 23. 3. 2026 07:45, doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo

Anotace

V originále

Neolithic long barrows are among the earliest monumental structures in Europe, yet in many parts of Central Europe their surface expression has been largely erased by long-term agricultural activity. This study evaluates the potential of integrated remote sensing approaches for identifying and contextualizing long barrows and associated archaeological features in the intensively cultivated landscape of north-western Bohemia, Czech Republic. The analysis focuses on two long barrows near Mount & Rcaron;& iacute;p (Du & scaron;n & iacute;ky 1 and N & iacute;& zcaron;ebohy) and combines oblique aerial photography, magnetic survey and airborne laser scanning (ALS). The results demonstrate that even heavily levelled long barrows remain detectable through the complementary use of non-invasive methods. ALS confirms the presence of subdued barrow mantles, while aerial imagery and magnetometry provide key information on monument layout, internal structure and associated burial features. In addition, the remote sensing data reveal further funerary monuments of later prehistoric periods, indicating long-term continuity of burial practices and the development of enduring ritual landscapes. Settlement activities are spatially restricted and clearly separated from funerary zones. This study highlights the value of multi-method remote sensing for reconstructing prehistoric burial landscapes in intensively cultivated regions.