Liviu, Marta - Szőcs Péter Levente (szerk.): Andrid. Ghid cultural şi istoric (Satu Mare, 2011)
Mărturii arheologice
During most of the Copper Age, the territory of the commune seems to be poorly inhabited, as the only settlement known is that from Cetate, in Dindeşti. Much more intensely populated seems the area during the late Copper Age, when, since the time of the Baden culture, three settlements are known: Andrid - Drumul Poştei, Dindeşti - Grădina lui Negreanu and Dindeşti - Via Veche. Archaeological research conducted at the last settlement, during the mounting of the telephone optical cable, led to the discovery of large amounts of specific pottery of this culture, including complete bowls and cups. The large amount of beef bone found here suggests the important role that cattle play in the economy of the Baden communities: this is the first civilization in Central Europe using animals (cattle) for traction (cart and plough). During the early Bronze Age, the area appears to be less inhabited again. The only settlement dating before 2200 BC was documented through the traces of two burned dwellings, found at Andrid - Corlat. The Nir culture materials were found together with a clay model of a dwelling that permits to learn about prehistoric architecture of the area. A spectacular development occurs during the late early Bronze Age. After 2200 BC, a visible demographic growth is detected throughout the region of the Carei Plain and the Nir Plain. Here arises A large number of settlements were formed here, belonging to the civilization called the “Sanislău culture”. What draws attention to the complex social system developed by this civilization is reflected by the weapons and ornaments similar to those found in palaces of the Aegean civilization, and by the impressive fortifications built around the center areas of the settlements. Circular ditches of 10 to 30 m wide, 5-6 m deep, sometimes extended with additional defensive systems at the gate areas, were dug to protect the elites’ houses and perhaps in case of danger, they were refuge and defense for the whole Vase celtice descoperite la Dindeşti Kelta edények Érdengelegről Celtic pots from Dindeşti 9
