Prehistoric dry wall construction in the Karst

Abstract

The article discusses the basics of prehistoric dry wall construction in the Karst by focusing on three study cases. Given their spatial setting, the wall at Graček nad Famljami may be defined as a load bearing retaining wall, the cellar in Štanjel as a structure built in the slope and the defence tower at Ostri vrh as a free-standing structure built on level ground. The analysis of the construction method used for individual structures also includes the architectural principles that characterise such structures and is completed by an estimated quantity of utilised raw materials, time and number of participants.