Marta, Livius et al.: The Late Bronze Age Settlement of Nyíregyháza-Oros „Úr Csere” (Satu Mare, 2010)

III. Dan V. Sana: Archaeological Complexes and Surface Management int he Settlement

complex was discovered only a few meters away, to the west, with a special functionality, judging by the lack of any ceramic material and the presence of some stag antlers on the bottom of the pit, near its north wall. Complex 277, with more animal bone remains deposited on the bottom of the pit, seems to be one with a particular character, too. Pit 19 is also in this area, with a deposit of two large fragments of a grinder, partially overlapping each other.

We believe that these, together with the ditches with no inventory, 17, 226.2, 227, 244, located only a few centimeters away of 245 or the pits 258, 259, 260, 264, 266, 267 and 268, are part of an area aimed for depositing offerings, not for carrying out profane activities.

We also find a sporadic habitation outside the fortification, to the west, marked by the dwelling 281 and by other several pits located to the north, near the ditch.

As far as the interior of the premises is concerned, the lack of the dwelling complexes makes us believe that the area was intended exclusively for the preservation of the supplies, the houses being probably located in the upper side of the dunes, at a larger distance from the swamp, being thus protected from flooding and moisture.

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