Wicker Erika (szerk.): Cumania 26. - A Kecskeméti Katona József Múzeum évkönyve (Kecskemét, 2013)
Régészet–Antropológia–Numizmatika - Mészáros Mónika: Szarmata temetkezések a stratégiai MOL-gázvezeték Bács–Kiskun megyei szakaszán
Szarmata temetkezések a stratégiai MOL-gázvezeték Bács-Kiskun megyei szakaszán Mónika Mészáros SARMATIAN BURIAL ALONG THE BÁCS-KISKUN SECTION OF THE STRATEGIC MOL GAS PIPELINE On the basis of the finds excavated in 4 sites along the MOL-gas pipeline track on the outskirts of Kiskunfélegyháza, the Sarmatian graves can be dated from the 3rd or 4th century AD. They fit into previously excavated burials of similar age, considering the funeral rites, the finds themselves and unfortunately their disturbed context. Of the 17 graves excavated, bones from 15 came to light during the excavation, from which we could separate 6 (+1?) male, 3 female and 5 children's burials. All the tombs were shaft graves with rounded corners and rectangular forms- their orientation being S-N without exception, with a few degrees' deviation. The dead - except the only abnormal „grave" - were placed in their graves in an outstretched, supine position. Abnormal burials became more common and increased with a new element provided by the burial in KKF.Ad.2/50. In 5 instances they certainly used a coffin for the burial of the dead, in other cases no traces of the coffin remained. As far as the grave markings in the cemeteries along the track were concerned, the details varied: definitely one grave and probably 2 more were surrounded by an open, round ditch on the South side. In line with the general disturbance-ratio of Sarmatian cemeteries, 17.6% of graves had not been robbed. Finds of the excavated burials are similar to the objects found in similar age burials: buckles, brooches, earrings and beads. Among them the unparalleled beautiful box-fibula can be highlighted for its individual characteristics and for its value. The number of grave goods is probably sharply reduced by the robberies, particularly in the KKF.5/64. tomb, where it can be assumed that beside the fibula, other valuable objects were placed in the initial grave. Knives and flint- the accessories of „Fire Skills" as well as the spear - a weapon in the grave - were part of the ritual and were intended to promote the life of the deceased hereafter. Vessels were discovered in 7 graves. Conclusions could not be drawn based on the extent of the cemetery and the period of its use but as a result of the excavation in the middle of the county, a cross section of the life of the Sarmatian population as lived here came to light. 69
