Historicko-archeologický výzkum doby třicetileté války (1618–1648) : současný stav studia a perspektivy

The development of conict archaeology has brought to the fore, in particular, the investigation of battleelds, eld fortications, siege structures and military camps. Less attention has been devoted to the systematic study of the broader socio‑cultural context of major military conicts in the early modern age. This article presents the current state and perspectives of archaeological research concerning the traces of the Thirty Years’ War in central Europe in the years 1618–1648. It brings basic information about battlefields, military positions and trends in the research into war casualties, and it also points out a long‑term interest of archaeologists in deserted sites and desertion horizons in functioning settlements. Thanks to local investigations, archaeologists can study the global impact of the war on a broader settlement network, its hinterland and economy, and disclose changes in society and culture brought about by the Thirty Years’ War.