Radiocarbon dataset for the TRB central-place at Kałdus, Poland

Area of Science:

• Archaeology
• Chronology
• Paleobotany

Background:

• The Kałdus archaeological site in Poland has yielded significant findings related to the Funnel Beaker culture (TRB).
• Understanding the chronology and spatial organization of TRB settlements is crucial for regional archaeological research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and present radiocarbon dates from botanical macroremains and animal bones from the Kałdus site.
• To establish the absolute chronology and diachronic spatial organization of the TRB at Kałdus.
• To create an archive for future research on TRB settlement patterns and related archaeological phenomena.

Main Methods:

• Radiocarbon dating using accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) on botanical macroremains and animal bones.
• Paleobotanical analysis for species identification of plant macroremains.
• Compilation of both previously published and new radiocarbon dates.

Main Results:

• A dataset of 14 radiocarbon dates (4 published, 10 new) from domestic, ritual, and grave contexts at Kałdus.
• The dates provide a foundation for establishing the absolute chronology of the TRB at the site.
• The data supports research into the diachronic spatial organization of the TRB habitus.

Conclusions:

• The compiled radiocarbon dates are essential for understanding the temporal framework of the Funnel Beaker culture at Kałdus.
• This dataset serves as a valuable resource for future archaeological and chronological studies in Poland.
• The data can be reused to investigate the spread of copper metalwork and cremation rites in the region.