Vatya culture
Bronze Age culture in modern-day Hungary
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The Vatya culture was an archaeological culture of the Early to Middle Bronze Age (ca. 2000-1400 BC), located in the central Danube basin in Hungary.[1] The culture developed from the Nagyrév culture with influences from the Kisapostag culture.[2] It is primarily known for its fortified settlements, cremation burial sites, and bronze production.[3] The Vatya culture was eventually succeeded by the Urnfield culture.[4]
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| Geographical range | Carpathian Basin, Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Middle Bronze Age |
| Dates | ca. 2000 BC-1400 BC |
| Preceded by | Nagyrév culture, Vučedol culture |
| Followed by | Urnfield culture, Gáva culture |
Százhalombatta-Földvár, situated along the Danube River in Hungary, was a significant fortified settlement of the Vatya culture, with occupation layers reaching up to 6 meters deep.[5]
Genetic profile
Genetic analysis of six individuals from the Százhalombatta-Földvár and Erd sites revealed Y-DNA haplogroup I in one individual, with two others belonging to the derived clades I2a2a1 and I2a2a1a2a. Mitochondrial DNA was varied: H2a1, J1c9, H11a, T1a1, T2b, and U5a2a.[6]
Gallery
Objects from the Százhalombatta-Földvár 'Hoard II', 1700-1500 BC
Gold rings and amber necklace
Vatya culture cremation urn burial
Vatya culture 'urnfield' burials
Bronze neck-ring, gold hair ring and bone pins
Százhalombatta-Földvár fortified settlement site, Hungary
Fortified settlement at Leányvár, Hungary
Sárbogárd hillfort, Hungary
