The village of Agârbiciu, a place where numerous archaeological discoveries have been made.

The Village of Agârbiciu

Agârbiciu is located in the northern part of Sibiu County, 19 km from Mediaș and 38 km from Sibiu, belonging to the commune of Axente Sever. The first documentary mention of the locality dates back to 1343, when it was noted as a Saxon settlement belonging to the Şeica Seat. The fortified church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is built on a hill in the middle of the village, with defensive walls measuring 6 meters, documented as early as 1415.

Archaeological Discoveries

Following archaeological excavations, traces dating back to before the metal age have been discovered within the settlement. Additionally, from that time period dates the burial necropolis, found in the area of the railway, which includes over 50 graves with well-preserved skeletons, accompanied by iron weapons.

Numerous archaeological objects have been discovered within the village of Agârbiciu, which are currently displayed at the Brukenthal Museum in Sibiu:

• A Neolithic stone axe with a hole for attaching to a handle.
• A spherical mace from the Bronze Age.
• An iron spearhead from the Iron Age II.
• A bronze fibula in the shape of an anchor from the Roman era.
• A dwelling from phase B of the Petrești Eneolithic culture.
• Numerous ceramic fragments from the Eneolithic Petrești and Coțofeni cultures.
• A clay spindle whorl dating from the Iron Age.
• A treasure of Dacian objects consisting of:

- Two silver fibulae with nodules.

- Five silver drachmas from Dyrrhachium.

- A bronze coin.

• 50 graves with well-preserved skeletons and iron objects beside the deceased, including:

- An iron sword with a single edge.

- An iron spearhead, etc.

• The rim of a trough that can be dated to the Roman era.
• Remnants of a medieval fortification.