Traces of a 3,000 -year -old settlement discovered during the restoration of Teleki Castle in Comlod
Exceptional archaeological discovery at Teleki Castle in Comlod, Bistrița-Năsăud, where about 3,000 years old ceramic fragments were found, indicating the existence of a human settlement from the first iron era.
The artifacts discovered date from the period of the first iron age. Photo: CJ Bistriţa-Năsăud
A true archaeological treasure came to light in Bistrița-Năsăud, during the restoration work at Teleki Castle in Comlod. Ceramic fragments discovered in the perimeter of the monument suggests that there would have been a human settlement in the area for about 3,000 years, that is, from the first iron age, according to the information published by the Bistrița-Năsăud County Council.
“The non-invasive researches carried out around the castle highlighted the traces of some annexed buildings, which were part of the castle assembly, but which were demolished at the beginning of the 20th century. In the beheaded land, ceramic fragments specific to the Hallstattian era were discovered, which indicates the possibility of a human being, of the period of a human being, The years 1.000-750 before Christ ”, It is shown in the information transmitted by the County Council on its official Facebook page.
The county authorities said that archaeological research will continue until the complete discovery of the existing archaeological complexes, to clarify their historical extension and importance.
Teleki Castle in Comlod, dating from the eighteenth century and is in an advanced state of degradation, is to be completely rehabilitated until the end of 2028.
Its restoration is a large project, started in November last year, and benefits from financing through the European Regional Development Fund, within the North-West Regional Program 2021-2027. The total value of the project exceeds 51.4 million lei, of which 28.5 million lei represent European non -reimbursable financing.
