Stradów Gord, Archaeological museum in Stradów, Poland.
Stradów Gord is an open-air archaeological museum on a hilltop in the Świętokrzyskie region. The site displays the remains of a fortified settlement with ramparts, residential areas, and burial grounds from the early medieval period.
The settlement served as a stronghold for the Vistulan tribe from the 8th to 11th century. After incorporation into the Piast state, the fort lost its defensive importance and was eventually abandoned.
The name Gord comes from the Slavic word for hill fort, reflecting its original purpose as a defensive settlement. Visitors can observe how early medieval inhabitants strategically used the elevated terrain to structure their living spaces.
The site is easy to explore on foot from the elevated vantage point. On clear days, visitors can enjoy far-reaching views of the surrounding landscape, including distant mountain ranges in favorable conditions.
Excavations between 1956 and 1963 uncovered more than 200 building remains, revealing how densely the settlement was inhabited. The findings include wooden structures and graves that show what daily life was like for early medieval people.
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