A multiproxy approach to studying a large prehistoric enclosure in Ojców, Kraków Upland, Poland

Due to the presence of multiple caves and rock shelters as well flint outcrops, Ojców Upland is a region with an exceptionally high concentration prehistoric human settlement traces. It has attracted archaeologists for over 150 years, leading what was considered have been proper prospection area. Nonetheless, analysis airborne laser scanning recently brought surprising results. In very centre upland, on densely forested hill ‘Złota Góra’ (Golden Hill), remains large defensive structure in form several rows embankments were found. The use magnetic methods made it possible confirm their anthropogenic origin likely type embankment construction. turn, layout combined results surface survey analyses acquired artefacts context speak favour linking this degree probability Neolithic or Eneolithic, most Lengyel-Polgár cycle Baden culture. such fortification immediate vicinity mines could shed new light image Late Neolithic-Early/Middle Eneolithic period part Europe.