One Devín to Rule Them All – A Site of National Memory. But for Which Nation?

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

One Devín to Rule Them All – A Site of National Memory. But for Which Nation?

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Devín Castle stands as a paramount national symbol for Slovakia, deeply embedded in the collective memory of the Slovak people. Its historical importance is substantiated by early written records dating from the 9th century, when it served as a strategic and political center of Great Moravia. The castle’s symbolic meaning evolved over centuries, intertwining with Slovak national revival movements of the 19th century, which emphasized Devín as the seat of Great Moravian rulers and a site of Pan-Slavic unity. Concurrently, Hungarian historical narratives framed Devín as a crucial military and border fortress, exemplified by the millennial monument commemorating Hungarian statehood, thereby reflecting competing national identities. Shifts in political regimes, particularly after the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918, saw Devín appropriated for Slovak national narratives, often amid archaeological debates regarding interpretations of cemetery and walled, plastered building, which was found beneath it. The 20th-century political upheavals and border changes further impacted the castle’s symbolism and accessibility. Since the late 20th century, Devín has been a focus of heritage preservation and cultural reaffirmation, embodying Slovak history and identity. Recent political developments highlight ongoing contestations surrounding its national significance and heritage management, illustrating how Devín remains a potent emblem where archaeology, history, and nationhood converge.

Název v anglickém jazyce

One Devín to Rule Them All – A Site of National Memory. But for Which Nation?

Popis výsledku anglicky

Devín Castle stands as a paramount national symbol for Slovakia, deeply embedded in the collective memory of the Slovak people. Its historical importance is substantiated by early written records dating from the 9th century, when it served as a strategic and political center of Great Moravia. The castle’s symbolic meaning evolved over centuries, intertwining with Slovak national revival movements of the 19th century, which emphasized Devín as the seat of Great Moravian rulers and a site of Pan-Slavic unity. Concurrently, Hungarian historical narratives framed Devín as a crucial military and border fortress, exemplified by the millennial monument commemorating Hungarian statehood, thereby reflecting competing national identities. Shifts in political regimes, particularly after the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918, saw Devín appropriated for Slovak national narratives, often amid archaeological debates regarding interpretations of cemetery and walled, plastered building, which was found beneath it. The 20th-century political upheavals and border changes further impacted the castle’s symbolism and accessibility. Since the late 20th century, Devín has been a focus of heritage preservation and cultural reaffirmation, embodying Slovak history and identity. Recent political developments highlight ongoing contestations surrounding its national significance and heritage management, illustrating how Devín remains a potent emblem where archaeology, history, and nationhood converge.

Druh

O - Ostatní výsledky

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

60102 - Archaeology

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů