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Reconstruction of an Oppidum

Archaeological 3D reconstruction of an ancient Celtic settlement in Schwarzenbach, Austria


More than 2000 years ago Celtic settlers chose the tallest hill in Schwarzenbach, Austria to build a fortified settlement upon. An Oppidum, a fortified Iron Age settlement, gives its inhabitants excellent protection from potential attackers. In Schwarzenbach and its periphery the iron deposits were plenty which led to an enormous armour and tool manufacturing industry. (The main reason trees are not to be found on the visualizations.)
During a siege the rampart was set on fire and got destroyed which probably caused the residents to abandon their settlement.


Cooperation
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology (LBI ArchPro), Dr. Wolfgang Neubauer

ORF article



Celtic Settlement 


Living on the top. This visualization shows how the Iron Age settlement in Schwarzenbach Austria might have looked liked.

3D modeled Celtic houses The “Haus 1”


Bronze Age Rampart
A Celtic rampart during the Bronze Age. It is mainly made from stones, wood, clay and debris material. The green roof protects the construction from catching fire through burning projectile launched by attacking enemy forces. 3D printed Bronze Age rampart How to build a wooden rampart? Follow these easy steps and protect your fellow Celts



Iron Age Rampart



A observation tower integrated in a wall from the Iron Age