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Low density urbanism in Iron Age Europe

In contrast to densely occupied settlements that would fit within Gordon Childe’s classic model of cities, Roland Fletcher’s notion of “low-density urbanism” acknowledges the existence of alternative forms of urban agglomerations. In fact, throughout history many urban sites all around the world have been characterized by their large areas and manifold functions but also by low-density occupation of often fewer than 50 people per hectare. Although cases such as Angkor, Cahokia, Great Zimbabwe and Co Loa are among the most famous examples, a large number of Late Prehistoric European sites can also be added to the list, including the 4th Millennium BC Trypillia mega-sites from Ukraine. This paper will explore the applicability of the concept of low-density urbanism to Iron Age Europe, with examples that range from the Late Hallstatt Heuneburg to the Late La Tène oppida. Author: Dr Fernández-Götz, Manuel - University of Edinburgh (Presenting author)