Papers by Octavian Rogozea
Ab Lapidae ad metallum. Studia in Honorem professoris Marin Cârciumaru, 2022
The preventive archaeological research carried in 2016 in Dudeștii Vechi (Timiș County, west Roma... more The preventive archaeological research carried in 2016 in Dudeștii Vechi (Timiș County, west Romania) proved that Cociohatu Mic area is, in fact, a complex arcaheological site, here being researched features that can be framed along several periods. In four archaeological features researched here, witch can be framed in the Bronze Age period, where found four artifacts that can be related to metallurgy: three pins and a casting mould. The casting mould recoverd from Dudeștii Vechi attests the fact that the community carried out some metalurgical activity, while ornaments reach the settelment by trade. The casting mould alongside the two club-shaped pins are important since they show that the settelment also evoved at a later date than the one already known from the literature.
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Banatica, 2021
During the archeological field research undetaken by the West University of Timişoara and Arheove... more During the archeological field research undetaken by the West University of Timişoara and Arheovest N.G.O. in 2019–2020 an area was covered from the northeast of Timiş County in the vicinity of Țipari locality (Szapáryfalva), Coşteiu commune, Timiş county, Romania. The area drew attention through the favorable position for the construction of fortifications to simultaneously control the valleys of the Timiş and Bega rivers that connect the center of Banat region through the Timiş – Cerna corridor to the Danube and the Balkans and through the Făget area to Transylvania. The analysis of satellite images led to the identification of a possible fortification of about 9 ha surrounded by a ditch of around 12 m wide, a fact confirmed by field research through the discovery of rich archaeological material inside its perimeter, consisting of numerous fragments of pottery and lithic material that indicates the presence of an important settlement from the Middle – Late Bronze Age, based on the analysis of pottery that was included in the Balta Sărată Cultural Group.
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Ziridava, 2021
The archaeological research conducted during the winter of 2020 was determined by the constructio... more The archaeological research conducted during the winter of 2020 was determined by the construction of platforms for the extraction of oil and natural gas. Three areas were excavated, with a total surface of 495 m2. The discovered features may be ascribed to the 4th and 11th–12th century. From the total of 3rd – 4th century features, 11 are burials (inhumations in simple rectangular gravepits or within circular ditches that surround them). We also connected to magical-funerary aspects a rectangular feature overlapped by a grave surrounded by a circular ditch, where two small dogs were buried. The rest of the 3rd – 4th century features may be interpreted as domestic waste pits. The medieval features belong entirely to the household sphere, three houses and several waste pits being discovered.
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Banatica, 2020
The current study is meant to introduce eight archaeological sites into the scientific circuit. T... more The current study is meant to introduce eight archaeological sites into the scientific circuit. These sites belong to the Early Neolithic period, to be more precise, the third phase of the Starčevo-Criș culture. From a location standpoint, six of these sites are found in the Aranca’s Plain (Câmpia Arancăi) and two sites in the Moșniţa Plain (Câmpia Moșniţa). On the one hand, this increases the still low number of known sites, on the other, it contributes to the reconstruction and better understanding of the Early Neolithic settlement network.
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Arheovest, 2021
Der vorliegende Beitrag dient der Einführung der 44 neu entdeckten Fundorte mit archäologischem M... more Der vorliegende Beitrag dient der Einführung der 44 neu entdeckten Fundorte mit archäologischem Material in den wissenschaftlichen Kreislauf. Diese wurden im Zeitraum 2018‒'21 anlässlich durchgeführter Rettungsgrabungen, mehrerer Oberflächenforschungen und mehrerer auswertender Diagnosen entdeckt. Das identifizierte Material gehört chronologisch zum Früh-, Spät- und Endneolithikum. Aus kultureller Sicht gehören die Materialien zur Starčevo-Criş-Cultur, Banat-Kultur, Tisa Kultur, Tiszapolgar-Kultur und zur Baden-Kultur.
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Arheovest, 2020
This repertory aims to bring to light a number of 63 points with materials attributed to the peri... more This repertory aims to bring to light a number of 63 points with materials attributed to the period between the 2nd and the 4th centuries. The areas containing archaeological materials have been discovered as a result of surface research and intrusive diagnostics.
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Patrimonium Banaticum, 2018
The present paper aims to bring forward new information regardind the late medieval habbitat in t... more The present paper aims to bring forward new information regardind the late medieval habbitat in the Banat region of Romania. The archaeological finds presented in the following study, occured in the summer of 2018, during the rescue excavations conducted by the West University of Timişoara, in the vecinity of Dumbrăviţa, Timiş county. The subject of this paper are the medieval structures discovered during the above mentioned excavation, structures that were identified as post holes, storage pits and oven remnants. Based on the traits of the pottery found in these features, the settlement was dated back to the XV-XVI centuries
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Ziridava, 2019
A Sălcuța Settlement Discovered in the Boundary
of Ștefan Odobleja Village (Mehedinți County)
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Ziridava, 2019
Physical-chemical methods contribute to obtaining very important data regarding the characteristi... more Physical-chemical methods contribute to obtaining very important data regarding the characteristics
of a wide range of materials. Techniques such as infrared spectroscopy (FTIR spectroscopy) and thermogravimetric
analysis (TG) have been employed in determining the nature of possible traces of repair, namely the
structure and characteristics of repairs noted on a pot discovered in a” ritual” pit from the site of Unip-Dealu
Cetățuica. The pot is the only of this type discovered in the pit in question, and its typology and breaking have
initially led to the conclusion that the item had a ritual function. The obtained results have been analyzed
comparatively, i.e. the hypothesis of intentional destruction was partially infirmed by the repairs performed
prior to its deposition in the pit.
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Arheovest, 2019
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Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2019
A series of 18 ceramic samples consisting of pottery shards from ancient vessels dated to the Neo... more A series of 18 ceramic samples consisting of pottery shards from ancient vessels dated to the Neolithic period discovered at Oxenbrickel, Sânandrei, TimisÇountyTimisÇounty, Romania (GPS coordinates: 45°51 0 3.11 00 N, 21°10 0 49.32 00), have been analyzed by using thermogravimetric, differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA/HF), XRD analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Vessels such as the ones from Oxenbrickel, carrying marks on their bottoms, are to be found among the discoveries of Vinca, Turdas¸,Turdas¸, Banat, Boian-Giules¸tiGiules¸ti, Gradešnica, Karanovo IV Kalojanovec, Precucuteni, Hamangia and the Linear Pottery cultures. The results within the present study indicate the technological level observable at Sânandrei falls within the lower range of known firing temperatures, suggesting a different technological approach specific to the Banat Culture or, more likely, an adaptation to local conditions (i.e., available raw materials and fuel sources).
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Cronica Cercetarilor Arheologice 2017, 2018
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Cronica Cercetarilor Arheologice, 2018
Moșnița Nouă – 7 / Hotarul Satului during the autumn of 2017 has led to the excavation of an area... more Moșnița Nouă – 7 / Hotarul Satului during the autumn of 2017 has led to the excavation of an area of 13,2 x 7,8 m and the discovery of archaeological features post holes, refuse pits with pottery and a pithouse). All the materials areassigned to the Vinča culture (phase A3 possible B1).
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Materiality and identity in pre and proto-historic Europe, Homage to Cornelia Magda Lazarovici , 2018
Recent field surveys have led to the discovery of an large archaeological site located near the V... more Recent field surveys have led to the discovery of an large archaeological site located near the Vladimirescu commune (Arad County, Romania). The discovered materials can be attributed to the Late Neolithic Period, more precisely to the C phase of the Vinča culture and to the Tisza Culture. Also, the analysis of satellite imagery has permitted us to observe the presence of what seems to be a massive fort, having at least two defensive ditches.
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Homage to Cornelia Magda Lazarovici
Recent field surveys have led to the discovery of an large archaeological site located near the V... more Recent field surveys have led to the discovery of an large archaeological site located near the Vladimirescu commune (Arad County, Romania). The discovered materials can be attributed to the Late Neolithic Period, more precisely to the C phase of the Vinča culture and to the Tisza Culture. Also, the analysis of satellite imagery has permitted us to observe the presence of what seems to be a massive fort, having at least two defensive ditches.
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Arheovest, 2018
By continuing the archaeological survey in Western Romania between 2015 and 2018 and by completin... more By continuing the archaeological survey in Western Romania between 2015 and 2018 and by completing the processing of some archaeological materials we managed to add 34 new points to the Bronze Age specific discoveries map. By introducing them in the scientific circuit we intend to continue the series of Bronze Age dedicated archaeological repertoires.
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Arheovest, 2018
Die Fortsetzung der Oberflächenforschungen aus dem Kreis Timis setzte sich im Jahr 2011, 2016 und... more Die Fortsetzung der Oberflächenforschungen aus dem Kreis Timis setzte sich im Jahr 2011, 2016 und 2018 fort. Sie führte zur Entdeckung von Punkten mit Materialien, die im chronologischen Bereich zwischen dem frühen Neolithikum und dem Äneolithikum gerahmt waren. Die Ergebnisse können den Kulturen Starčevo-Criş, Vinča, Foeni / Petreşti A, Tiszapolgár und Bodrogkeresztúr zugeschrieben werden.
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Die vorliegende Studie anregt sich die Karte der neolitische und eneolitische Entdeckungen aus de... more Die vorliegende Studie anregt sich die Karte der neolitische und eneolitische Entdeckungen aus der Raum der sich in süden der Marosch Fluss befinden vollständigen. Die präsentierte Materialen wurden in das 2014-2016 Zeitspanne entdeckt und können in der entwickelte-neolithikum, spät-neolithikum, früh-eneolithikum und spät-eneolithikum/Übergang in die Bronzezeit eingerahmt werden.
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Beiträge das archäologisches Repertoire der Donaudurchbruch und Das Land von Almaj. Zugeschrieben... more Beiträge das archäologisches Repertoire der Donaudurchbruch und Das Land von Almaj. Zugeschriebene Entdeckungen der Coțofeni Kultur, erste Teil der Eisenzeit und Mittelalter. Der vorliegende Studie regt sich an in die Spezialität Bibliografie spät kupferzeit /frühe Bronzezeit, Hallstatzeit und spät Mittelalter Entdeckungen einfügen. Die Materialen stammen von menschliche Siedlungen aus Höhlen die sich in der Donaudurchbruch (Peștera Livadiței, Peștera Ponicova, Peștera Fluturilor), Caraş-Schlucht (Peștera Osoaia/103) oder aus menschliche urge¬schichtliche hohe Orte aus Land von Almaj befinden.
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The aim of the present study is that of introducing new information into the scientific circuit, ... more The aim of the present study is that of introducing new information into the scientific circuit, regarding the Early Medieval habitation on the Mures Valley. These pieces of information are the results of the preventive excavation that took place during the late autumn of 2014, near the village of Tărtăria, Alba County. During the above mentioned period of time, the Brasov – Simeria railway line was rehabilitated, and as a result one of the sectors ended up affecting one of the many archaeological sites located in the boundaries of the Tărtăria village. The site concerned, conventionally named Site 9, was archaeologically investigated by a team composed of archaeologists from Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization, Deva, and West University of Timisoara. Following these investigations, the team discovered an impressive number of archaeological features, some of them dating all the way back to the Neolithic or Eneolithic periods, while others belonged to the Middle Ages, the latter being the object of this paper.
The settlement is situated on a natural terrace that oversees a meadow near the Mures River. The base of this terrace is streaked with water streams that were probably an excellent source of running water. The meadow could have been used as grazing pastures, as it is used even to this day. This position offered the settlement’s inhabitants a great strategic advantage, which was probably one of the main reasons of choosing this area.
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of a wide range of materials. Techniques such as infrared spectroscopy (FTIR spectroscopy) and thermogravimetric
analysis (TG) have been employed in determining the nature of possible traces of repair, namely the
structure and characteristics of repairs noted on a pot discovered in a” ritual” pit from the site of Unip-Dealu
Cetățuica. The pot is the only of this type discovered in the pit in question, and its typology and breaking have
initially led to the conclusion that the item had a ritual function. The obtained results have been analyzed
comparatively, i.e. the hypothesis of intentional destruction was partially infirmed by the repairs performed
prior to its deposition in the pit.
The settlement is situated on a natural terrace that oversees a meadow near the Mures River. The base of this terrace is streaked with water streams that were probably an excellent source of running water. The meadow could have been used as grazing pastures, as it is used even to this day. This position offered the settlement’s inhabitants a great strategic advantage, which was probably one of the main reasons of choosing this area.
of a wide range of materials. Techniques such as infrared spectroscopy (FTIR spectroscopy) and thermogravimetric
analysis (TG) have been employed in determining the nature of possible traces of repair, namely the
structure and characteristics of repairs noted on a pot discovered in a” ritual” pit from the site of Unip-Dealu
Cetățuica. The pot is the only of this type discovered in the pit in question, and its typology and breaking have
initially led to the conclusion that the item had a ritual function. The obtained results have been analyzed
comparatively, i.e. the hypothesis of intentional destruction was partially infirmed by the repairs performed
prior to its deposition in the pit.
The settlement is situated on a natural terrace that oversees a meadow near the Mures River. The base of this terrace is streaked with water streams that were probably an excellent source of running water. The meadow could have been used as grazing pastures, as it is used even to this day. This position offered the settlement’s inhabitants a great strategic advantage, which was probably one of the main reasons of choosing this area.