Hillforts and Oppida are large structures dating to the Bronze and Iron Ages that performed a variety of defensive, cultural, and ritualistic functions.
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4 Celtic Hillforts and Oppida from the Iron Age
Submitted 1 year ago by Salamendacious@lemmy.world to history@lemmy.world
https://www.thecollector.com/celtic-hillforts-oppida-iron-age/
yenahmik@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I visited Dún Aonghasa, a hillfort in Ireland build high on a cliff above the ocean, a few years ago. It was absolutely formidable. I can’t imagine how impressive it would have been back in the time it was in use.
Archaeologyworld@mastodon.social 1 year ago
@yenahmik @Salamendacious Nice Work