Kasdieninis gyvenimas Vokiečių ordino Dubysos pilyje
Everyday Life in Dubysa Castle of the Teutonic Order

Summary/Abstract: The authors of the article describes the everyday life in Dubysa Castle of the Teutonic Order which was standing near the present Seredžius town in year 1406–1409 approximately – it was the most important fortress of the Teutonic Order in Lithuania at the time. Dubysa Castle was not only a defensive and administrative building but also an important economic centre. Inhabitants of the castle could be divided into three groups: administration, soldiers, and servants. We may find out from historical resources that the castle inhabitants were provided with the necessary clothing, food, beer, and oat for horses. The authors from the sources pointed out that a priest lived in the castle almost all the time; it is very probable that a chapel was built inside the castle. Data about the clothing, food, and other everyday habits of Dubysa Castle inhabitants provides us the general information about everyday live in other castles of the Teutonic Order that were constructed in the territory of Lithuania.

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