Reconstruction of the pre-roman tumulus : “Movila cu pietre” in Poiana

Abstract

The tumulus „Movila cu pietre” („The Tell with Stones”) in Poiana (Nicorești municipality, Galaţi county, România) has been partially studied between 27-31st August 1928 by Ecaterina Vulpe. The central grave was robbed. Very few materials were discovered: a few fragments of local ceramics and a few fragments of amphorae, as well as a strongly profiled fibula. Ecaterina Vulpe’s detailed drawings allowed the graphical reconstruction of the tumulus. It is highly probable that the mass of stones identified in the southern and in the northern part of the section had formed a massive, circular wall sustained by wooden poles. This structure resembles the „Pfostenschlitzmauer” system (or the murrus gallicus type Kelheim) attested in the Celtic fortifications of the late La Tène period.