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Havránok open air museum - Slovakia

Havránok open air museum - Slovakia

November 2019 · 2 min read · Slovakia

Havránok open air museum is located in Northern Slovakia near the border to Poland. Havránok has been recreated based on finds by archaeologists in the 1960s. The findings from archaeologists in the Havránok area are dated as far back as 300BC, and show history of Celts and Celtic traditions.

Checking out the local real estate
Checking out the local real estate

What is interesting about these reproductions is how simple they were, but also how similar they are to more modern architecture. Simple wooden houses, that act as shelter and safety. It is possible to enter nearly all of the exhibits and get a better idea as how people lived in this time - things such as cooking and cleaning.

Getting a closer look at the interior
Getting a closer look at the interior

As we wandered up the hill, we became more aware of how isolated this place really was. It is literally a few houses, defense buildings and religious sites in the middle of the hills. Often the hills were chosen as sites to settle as they offer better views for defense purposes.

Protection!
Protection!

Higher up the hill is where we found some buildings for defense. It is easy to imagine how these would be used by archers or similar to protect the land from incoming threats.

Recreation of religious
Recreation of religious

Havránok is also suspected to be a place of religious and ritual practices of the Celtic people. Although no one knows for sure what happened here, human bones have been dug up and there is suggestion by some that human sacrifice rituals took place. Creepy!

A view from the top

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Getting to the top of the hill really puts the whole area into perspective, and I imagine back when these were created that the Celts were here alone (most of the time). Having such a good view of the surrounding area would have kept them safe from attack (or given them plenty of time to prepare!).

Stunning!
Stunning!

Havránok is a great place to visit and get some insight into the history of Slovakia, and how people lived over 2000 years ago. Upon entrance there was a reception and the people were happy to provide some background and insight into the creation of the Havránok open air museum.

All photos taken by me!

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