Vatya culture
| Geographical range | Carpathian Basin, Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Middle Bronze Age |
| Dates | ca. 2000 BC-1400 BC |
| Preceded by | Nagyrév culture |
| Followed by | Urnfield culture, Gáva culture |
The Vatya culture was an archaeological culture of the Early to Middle Bronze Age (ca. 2000-1400 BC), located in the central Danube basin in Hungary. The culture developed from the Nagyrév culture with influences from the Kisapostag culture. It is primarily known for its fortified settlements, cremation burial sites, and bronze production. The Vatya culture was eventually succeeded by the Urnfield culture.
Százhalombatta-Földvár, situated along the Danube River in Hungary, was a significant fortified settlement of the Vatya culture, with occupation layers reaching up to 6 meters deep.