Archaeology of the Ottoman Period in Hungary

Edited by Ibolya Gerelyes & Gyöngyi Kovács

Product Information

• Title: Archaeology of the Ottoman Period in Hungary
• Editors: Ibolya Gerelyes, Gyöngyi Kovács
• Series: Opuscula Hungarica
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Year: 2003
• ISBN-13: 9789639046955 / 978-9639046955
• ISBN-10: 9639046957
• Page Count: 439
• Publisher: Hungarian National Museum
• Language: English

Overview

This comprehensive volume explores the archaeological heritage of the Ottoman period in Hungary, a significant yet often overlooked chapter of European history. Edited by Ibolya Gerelyes and Gyöngyi Kovács, this scholarly work presents the latest research, excavations, and findings related to Ottoman-era settlements, architecture, and artifacts from the 16th-17th centuries.

Published as part of the Opuscula Hungarica series by the Hungarian National Museum, the book offers detailed archaeological reports, historical analyses, and case studies that provide new insights into the cultural and material impact of Ottoman rule in Hungary. It also highlights urban development, fortifications, religious structures, and everyday objects from the period, giving readers a deeper understanding of how Ottoman influence shaped the region.

This book is an essential resource for archaeologists, historians, and scholars of the Ottoman Empire, Central European history, and historical archaeology.

Product Features

✔ Scholarly Edition – A meticulously researched and well-documented academic work.
✔ Comprehensive Archaeological Studies – Covers urban and rural settlements, fortifications, religious buildings, and material culture.
✔ Published by the Hungarian National Museum – Authored and edited by leading experts in Hungarian archaeology.
✔ Richly Illustrated – Features maps, excavation site photos, and artifact documentation.
✔ Part of the Opuscula Hungarica Series – A respected collection of Hungarian archaeological studies.

Interesting Facts

• The Ottoman Empire ruled parts of Hungary for over 150 years (1541–1699), leaving behind a rich architectural and cultural legacy.
• Hungarian cities like Buda, Eger, and Pécs still have well-preserved Ottoman-era mosques, baths, and fortifications.
• The book includes findings from recent excavations, such as ceramics, weapons, and household objects that provide insight into daily life under Ottoman rule.

Publisher

Hungarian National Museum – A leading institution in preserving and documenting Hungary’s historical and archaeological heritage.

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