Kostolec
Slovakia
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Kostolec is a significant Great Moravian hillfort and archaeological site located in the Považský Inovec mountain range.
Kostolec is an archaeological site hidden in the mountains of Považský Inovec, ranking among the most significant Great Moravian hillforts on Slovak territory. It sits on a strategically advantageous elevated position, from which its original inhabitants were able to monitor the surrounding landscape and control important routes.
Excavations carried out at this site have uncovered valuable finds that confirm settlement dating back to the Great Moravian period. The hillfort thus offers a unique window into early medieval life in what is now Slovakia, serving as an invaluable source of knowledge for archaeologists and historians alike.
For those with a passion for history and nature, Kostolec makes for an rewarding excursion that combines insight into the distant past with the natural beauty of the Považský Inovec range. A visit here is an opportunity to connect with the legacy of our ancestors and experience the atmosphere of a bygone era.
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