BROTLAIBIDOLE AUS VÉP (KOMITAT VAS, WESTTRANSDANUBIEN, UNGARN)
"BROTLAIBIDOLE" FROM VÉP (VAS REGION, WESTERN TRANSDANUBIA, HUNGARY)

Summary/Abstract: Preceding the building of a residential community a rescue excavation was carried out east of Szombathely at Vép in 2005. The site provided finds and phenomena from distinct archaeological periods. One of the unearthed pit complexes, Feature 169 contained specific vessel fragments and three loaf-shaped idols (Brotlaibidole) which are subjects for the present study. These finds can be dated to the end of the Bz A2 period and possibly to the beginning of the Bz B1 period as well. The site is located in the supposed zone of interference at the river Rába and its tributaries in the Prealpine area, characterized by a blending of elements of the Mad’arovce and Věteřov Cultures of Aunjetitz origin, the Litzenkeramik and the early Tumulus Culture.

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