The Carpathian Troy Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Trzcinica as a Proposal of Using an Archaeological Site for Tourism and Protection of Cultural Heritage

The Carpathian Troy Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Trzcinica, Poland, stands as a pioneering model for integrating archaeological sites into tourism and cultural heritage protection. Built atop the Royal Earthworks hillfort—a significant prehistoric and early medieval settlement—this 8-hectare museum reconstructs nine defensive ramparts, gates, and cottages from the Otomani-Fuzesabony culture and early medieval periods. Through interdisciplinary research, the project has successfully preserved and showcased numerous artefacts while offering visitors an immersive experience. Funded by EU mechanisms and local governments, the museum features reconstructed settlements in its Archaeological Park, an exhibition pavilion, and additional structures like a viewing tower and experimental plots. Its dual role as both a tourist attraction and a research hub underscores the potential for archaeological sites to serve as dynamic centers for education, conservation, and experimental archaeology.

Gancarski, J., Madej, P.,. (2018). The Carpathian Troy Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Trzcinica as a Proposal of Using an Archaeological Site for Tourism and Protection of Cultural Heritage. Ana­Lecta Archa­Eolo­Gica Res­so­Viensia, 13, 377–400. https://doi.org/10.15584/anarres.2018.13.18