Life in the early Middle Ages: A look at the authentic village of Unterrabnitz

Life in the early Middle Ages: A look at the authentic village of Unterrabnitz

Unterrabnitz, Österreich - In Burgenland, the newly built early medieval village in Unterrabnitz not only created archaeological fascination, but also a lively history experience. This open -air museum offers visitors the opportunity to experience the way of life of the people between 500 and 1000 AD. Archeology students from Vienna have worked intensively on the establishment of this unique project in the past three years-supported by experts like archaeologist Wolfgang Lobisser, who monitored the well-founded representation of medieval life, as Bglv1.orf.at

opening and exciting program

The museum in Unterrabnitz, which is considered a special feature in Austria, is planning the official opening of its new season at the end of March. Workshops, seminars and events are offered for all ages to convey the culture and craftsmanship of this era. Archaeologist Manuela Thurner emphasizes that the target groups range from toddlers to experimental archaeologists, which should strengthen the interest in historical techniques. It is planned, among other things, the construction of a special fuel stove that was developed in the Mediterranean over 2,500 years ago and is integrated into the project in order to demonstrate the production of classic ice age graphite ceramics, which is considered a kind of "original Teflon", according to the Drassburg experimental archaeologist Friedrich Wagner, as in a report by burgenland.orf.at is highlighted.

In the unique world of experience, it is authentically shown how people lived, worked and cooked at the time. The village consists of several farms and offers activities from pottery to forging. Mayor Wilhelm Heißenberger emphasizes that the village is based on the results of archaeological finds and was realized with grants of 150,000 euros in order to set an important tourist impulse for the region. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the open -air museum is an invitation to everyone who wants to bring history to life.