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The construction of Great Moravian hillforts began earlier than previously believed, with significant activity occurring in the 6th century rather than intensifying only in the late 8th and early 9th centuries. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The research aims to refine the chronological understanding of Great Moravian hillforts using radiocarbon dating.

March 4, 2026Archaeological and Anthropological SciencesOpen Access

Revisiting early medieval chronologies: radiocarbon dates reveal the origins and history of the Carolingian-age Great Moravian hillforts

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The research aims to refine the chronological understanding of Great Moravian hillforts using radiocarbon dating.
Analyzed 79 radiocarbon dates from five key sites in the Bojná agglomeration.
Developed a chronological model for hillfort development from the 6th to 10th centuries.
Considered the implications of calibration on dating results.
Challenges the belief that hillfort construction peaked in the late 8th and early 9th centuries.
Uncovers that some 9th-century dates, once calibrated, extend into the 8th century, conflicting with archaeological evidence.
Identifies potential issues of false ageing in features, impacting the chronological framework of the Carolingian period.

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Analysis of radiocarbon dates reveals earlier origins of Great Moravian hillforts, suggesting a need for revised timelines in archaeology.

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Robak et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd1dd48f933b5eed91df https://doi.org/10.1007/s12520-025-02394-1

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Analysis of radiocarbon dates reveals earlier origins of Great Moravian hillforts, suggesting a need for revised timelines in archaeology.

Revisiting early medieval chronologies: radiocarbon dates reveal the origins and history of the Carolingian-age Great Moravian hillforts

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Revisiting early medieval chronologies: radiocarbon dates reveal the origins and history of the Carolingian-age Great Moravian hillforts

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