Stradonice, Celtic hillfort near Peruc, Czech Republic.
Stradonice is a Celtic hillfort near Peruc that spreads across both slopes of the Débeřský stream valley. The settlement takes advantage of the natural terrain and water access that were essential to ancient settlement patterns.
Archaeological excavations in the 1970s uncovered burials and settlement remains from the Bronze Age Knoviz culture dating to the 9th and 7th centuries BCE. Later Celtic occupation transformed the site with defensive walls that protected access through the river valley.
The village maintains traditional farmstead architecture in various states of preservation, with several buildings undergoing careful restoration to maintain their historical character.
The site is best reached through the valley floor where water sources make access straightforward. An observation tower called Stradonka built in 2009 provides views across the fortified area and surrounding landscape.
The site shows clear evidence of multiple occupation phases, with Celtic defensive structures built directly over earlier Bronze Age remains. This layering of cultures makes it unusual among regional archaeological sites and reveals how communities maintained control of the valley across different eras.
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