Pohansko, Medieval hillfort archaeological site in Břeclav, Czech Republic
Pohansko is an early Slavic hillfort near Břeclav, located where the Morava and Dyje rivers meet, with remains of fortification structures from the early medieval period. The terrain contains archaeological layers that preserve information about settlement patterns and building techniques of that era.
The hillfort emerged in the 9th century and grew into a central place within the Great Moravian realm, an important early Slavic political formation. The settlement was eventually abandoned and remained hidden beneath soil for centuries until archaeological work uncovered its history.
The site marked an important center of Great Moravian culture, positioned strategically at the boundary between different territories in the early medieval period. The objects discovered here reveal how people lived, worked, and organized their communities in those times.
The site is accessible from Břeclav via marked hiking trails and cycling route number 43, with good signage to help you navigate. Bring sturdy shoes, as the ground is uneven and trail conditions vary depending on the season.
A hunting lodge in Empire style was built on the grounds between 1810 and 1812 and forms part of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape. The building contains a rare relief carving of the god Zeus, found nowhere else across this entire cultural landscape.
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