What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim was to uncover artifacts and understand grave practices in the La Tène cemetery.

March 7, 2026

Grave Disturbances, Posthumous Manipulations and Grave Robberies in the Celtic Cemetery of Csepel

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

The archaeological excavations at the Csepel Island cemetery reveal significant evidence of grave disturbances, posthumous manipulations, and grave robberies during the La Tène B–C period. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Key Points

The aim was to uncover artifacts and understand grave practices in the La Tène cemetery.
Conducted archaeological excavations from 2004 to 2008
Focused on the northern point of Csepel Island
Investigated a La Tène B–C period cemetery
Uncovered important finds from the cemetery
Identified cultural practices related to burial
Provided insights into the Prehistory and Migration Period

Abstract

Between 2004 and 2008, the Prehistory and Migration Period Department of the Budapest History Museum carried out archaeological excavations at the northern point of Csepel Island, Budapest. As I have mentioned in several publications, the site has provided important finds from different periods. Among other things, a La Tène B–C period cemetery has been uncovered.

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