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Way of life in the early Middle Ages: A look into the authentic village of Unterrabnitz
Experience the archeology of the early Middle Ages in the Unterrabnitz open-air museum with exciting workshops and authentic lifestyles.
Way of life in the early Middle Ages: A look into the authentic village of Unterrabnitz
In Burgenland, the newly built early medieval village in Unterrabnitz not only created archaeological fascination, but also a living historical experience. This open-air museum offers visitors the opportunity to experience first-hand the way of life of people between 500 and 1000 AD. Archeology students from Vienna have worked intensively on building this unique project over the last three years - supported by experts such as archaeologist Wolfgang Lobisser, who oversaw the well-founded portrayal of medieval life bglv1.orf.at reported.
Opening and exciting program
The museum in Unterrabnitz, which is considered a specialty in Austria, plans to officially open its new season at the end of March. Workshops, seminars and events are offered for all age groups to convey the culture and craftsmanship of this era. Archaeologist Manuela Thurner emphasizes that the target groups range from small children to experimental archaeologists, which should strengthen interest in historical techniques. Among other things, the plan is to build a special kiln that was developed in the Mediterranean region over 2,500 years ago and will be integrated into the project to demonstrate the production of classic Ice Age graphite ceramics, which is considered a type of “primordial Teflon,” according to the Draßburg experimental archaeologist Friedrich Wagner, as in a report by burgenland.orf.at is highlighted.
The unique world of experience authentically shows how people lived, worked and cooked back then. The village consists of several farmsteads and offers activities from pottery to blacksmithing. Mayor Wilhelm Heißenberger emphasizes that the village is based on the results of archaeological finds and was realized with funding of 150,000 euros in order to provide 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.