Abstract:
In 2011, the archaeological excavations in the site of Trinca „La Şanţ” were
carried out in order to study the defense system, reveal construction peculiarities of rampart,
and understanding the stage of Middle Cucuteni-Tripolie cultural complex when the
fortification was established.
The data collected from the section excavation suggest that the rampart and moat were
constructed on the open settlement that belongs to middle part of the cultural complex
Cucuteni-Tripolie. The moat characterized by a trapezoid outline of transversal section was dug
in the limestone rock. The rampart consists of a wall built of large limestone boulders with
width of approx. 2,5 to 3 m and height of 1 m, covered with a layer of stones and debris smaller
thickness up to 0.5 m, which in turn was covered with a layer of granular humus. Inside the
fortress, were identified and studied 10 complexes deepened into the limestone rock and
represented by remains of an oval housing and circular or oval household pits.
The collected archaeological material includes more than 10,000 fragments of pottery
vessels and dozens of vessels whole or intact, approx. 2400 animal bone fragments, 160
individual findings such as anthropomorphic and zoomorphic small sculptures, pottery, flint
tools and weapons, artifacts made of bone, antler, and stone. Our preliminary conclusion on
chronological position of the settlement Trinca „La Şanţ” in the Cucuteni B - Tripolie CI phase
is based on the technological aspect, morphological repertoire, and especially the stylistic aspect
of the discovered artifacts.