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Categories: CULTURE
Brno archaeological investigations
Entities: Lenka Sedláčková · Swedish army (1645 siege of Brno) · Archaia Brno · Brno · Malá Amerika
Overview
In early July 2026, Czech archaeologists announced the discovery of a 17th‑century black kitchen within a convent in Brno, highlighting the city's hidden historical fabric. Later that month, further excavations beneath the Malá Amerika district uncovered a complex sequence of features: late‑19th to early‑20th‑century railway turntables from an imperial warehouse, a 15th‑century water conduit, wooden‑walled pits of uncertain purpose, and reinforced wells. Researchers suggest some fill may contain debris from the 1645 Swedish siege of Brno, indicating the site’s reuse across centuries for both commercial and defensive functions. Together, the findings expand understanding of Brno’s urban development, from early modern domestic spaces to industrial railway infrastructure and wartime activity.
Timeline
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3 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesArchaeologists uncover 17th‑century railway turntables and historic structures beneath Brno’s Malá AmerikaArchaeologists in Brno’s Malá Amerika have uncovered 19th‑century railway turntables, a 15th‑century water conduit and possible 17th‑century Swedish siege works, revealing layered historical use of the site.
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29 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCzech archaeologists uncover 17th‑century black kitchen in Brno conventArchaeologists in the Czech Republic have uncovered a well‑preserved 17th‑century black kitchen in Brno’s former Voršilky convent and are exhibiting a rare 5th‑6th‑century Langobard clothing clasp from Znojmo.
Sources
aktuality.sk · brnensky.denik.cz · sgtrekkers.org