Magnificent Ancient Kings - The Únětice Culture and Early Bronze Age Europe

Explore the fascinating world of the Únětice Culture in this 31-minute video by Dan Davis History. Delve into the early Bronze Age of Central Europe, where powerful rulers emerged to control copper and tin production, amassing great wealth through bronze creation and amber trade. Learn about their grand burial practices, standing armies, and the creation of the Nebra Sky Disc. Discover the origins, settlements, burial traditions, and DNA evidence of this ancient civilization. Examine the significance of Pömmelte, known as "Germany's Stonehenge," and uncover the mysteries of princely graves and bronze hoards. Gain insights into trade routes, including the Amber Road, and understand the Únětice Culture's lasting impact on Early Bronze Age Europe.

The Únětice Culture
MyHeritage
Origins of the Únětice Culture
Houses and settlements
Únětice burial traditions
DNA and Family Structure
Pömmelte “Germany’s Stonehenge”
The Princely Graves
Bronze Hoards
Trade and the Amber Road
Early Bronze Age Europe
the Nebra Sky Disc
The Únětice legacy