An iron belt-buckle from the Late Iron Age discovered in Arad – Aurel Vlaicu Boulevard

Abstract

The accidental discovery in the year 2001 of an iron bracelet, with snake head ornaments in Arad (Aurel Vlaicu Boulevard, near Betel Pentecostal Church) has signalled the existence of an archaeological site in the area. In the year 2011, from this very site, we have saved a piece used in clothing, a belt buckle with iron plates, covered with bronze sheeting (partially conserved). It belongs to the Babes II type (Rustoiu 6b). Similar pieces can be found in the “ Geto-Dacian” group, having been made in 1 century BC. Across the territory of the modern city Arad, traces of numerous archaeological sites have been found dating from the 2nd century BC to 1st century AD some of the more important being Arad – Gai I, Arad -Sala Polivalentă, Arad – Strada Caisului, Micălaca – Deluţ and Micălaca – Old Cemetery.