Geological and geomorphologic conditions and traces of prehistoric and historic human settlements in the vicinity of Ulów (Roztocze region, southeastern Poland)
Journal Title: Studia Quaternaria - Year 2017, Vol 34, Issue 2
Abstract
The paper presents determinants of location of the multicultural complex of archaeological sites in the vicinity of Ulów, in the Central Roztocze upland region in south-eastern Poland. Archaeological research revealed that in the area assumed to be devoid of settlements, the settlements of prehistoric and historical communities functioned from the Palaeolithic to modern times. The region was also subjected to environmental examination. Location of sites was analysed, taking into account a convenience of communication in a regional scale and local environmental conditions. Analysis of hydrogeological, geomorphological and soil conditions took into account water supply, communication and development of farming. In-depth analysis included micromorphological DTM (Digital Terrain Model) and geological and soil probing. The study area was found to be located on the crossing of prehistoric communication routes, a course of which depended on variability of physiographic parameters of the region. A repeated functioning of new cultures in the same place resulted from specific local conditions such as easily arable soils, favourable microclimate and particularly, access to water. The presence of water sources in a plateau area is determined by tectonics (strike-slip fault), lithology (impermeable marly horizon), and geomorphology (dissection of the aquifer by an erosive-denudational valley).
Authors and Affiliations
Jan Rodzik, Barbara Niezabitowska-Wiśniewska, Jerzy Nitychoruk, Janusz Budziszewski, Michał Jakubczak
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