Szőcs Péter Levente (szerk.): Căuaş. Ghid cultural şi istoric (Satu Mare, 2009)
Archaeological vestiges
A beautiful bronze ax with vertical gloving hole was found in Hotoan. The most interesting discoveries of this period come from the territory of Căuaş locality. One of them is represented by the massive golden bracelets, which were found near Sighetiu, in the autumn of 1965. The two bracelets and the fragments found together weighed not less than 367,8 g. In addition, seven bronze butted axes were discovered at the excavation of a channel situated south of the road Căuaş - Ady Endre, in 1983. The reason for burying these beautiful weapons was to honor gods with offerings. Perhaps this is why, the golden bracelets were also buried, like other precious pieces of this period. The most important settlement in the area of Căuaş, dating in the period between 1150 and 750 BC, was discovered at the site Sighetiu. It played the role of a tribal center covering an area of over 100 acres. In order to assure a good defense against the attacks, the settlement was located on the island that used to be surrounded by waters and swamps before the draining of the River Ier. The entrance to the settlement was on the northern side, the gate being fortified with a wall of tree trunks and earth, their traces are still visible for about 500 m in length. The archaeological research in the area shows that a deep ditch was excavated in front of the wall. There are indications pointing to the fact that the entire settlement was surrounded by a palisade of tree trunks. The construction of this type of settlement required great physical energy to build it up, and it was specific to the tribal centers of the area. The findings in the settlement certify its important status. A large amount of burnt clay coming from a Spadă din epoca bronzului de la Ghenci- Nagy Tag Bronzkori kard Genes- Nagy Tagból Bronze Age sword discovered at Ghenci- Nagy Tag site 7
