The Archaeology of Prague and the Medieval Czech Lands, 1100-1600 - Jan Klápště

The Archaeology of Prague and the Medieval Czech Lands, 1100-1600 - Jan Klápště

Domestic Features: Heat and Light

The Archaeology of Prague and the Medieval Czech Lands, 1100-1600 - Jan Klápště

Jan Klápště [+-]
Charles University
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Jan Klápšte is a professor at the Department of Archaeology at the Charles University in Prague.

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An essential element in Central European houses were the heating facilities. These comprised open fireplaces, ovens, hearths, subfloor heating systems, tile stoves and portable heat sources. Advanced technologies ensured heated but smoke-free rooms and separated cooking and heating. The installation of particular facilities was connected with the partition of houses into rooms with specific functions. The dark in houses was chased away not only by open fire but also by portable and hanging devices.

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Klápště, Jan . Domestic Features: Heat and Light. The Archaeology of Prague and the Medieval Czech Lands, 1100-1600. Equinox eBooks Publishing, United Kingdom. p. 147-157 Jun 2016. ISBN 9781845536336. https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/view-chapter/?id=24728. Date accessed: 29 Mar 2024 doi: 10.1558/equinox.24728. Jun 2016

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