Call for lectures by Pio Domines Peter
Plakat za predavanje održano na otoku Istu 7. kolovoza 2021. godine. Predavanjem su predstavljeni... more Plakat za predavanje održano na otoku Istu 7. kolovoza 2021. godine. Predavanjem su predstavljeni rezultati projektnih aktivnosti poduzetih tijekom 2020. godine.
Pozivamo Vas na predavanje "Život okružen morem: naseljenost otoka Ista u svjetlu novih arheološk... more Pozivamo Vas na predavanje "Život okružen morem: naseljenost otoka Ista u svjetlu novih arheoloških istraživanja". Predavanje će se održati 5.5. (četvrtak) u 18 sati u Arheološkom muzeju u Zadru.
Tema predavanja prati temu ovogodišnjeg Festivala znanosti – život, a u okviru predavanja predstavit će se rezultati dosadašnjih aktivnosti na studentskom projektu “Arheološki krajolik otoka Ista – Archaeo.IST” s naglaskom na arheološke tragove koji svjedoče o naseljenosti otoka od najstarijih vremena. Iza naslova “život okružen morem” krije se intriginatna priča o posebnosti otočnosti i života otočnih zajednica kroz primjer arheologije malog jadranskog otoka na margini sjevernodalmatinskog arhipelaga.
Papers by Pio Domines Peter
Annales Instituti Archaeologici, Vol. XX No. 1, 2021
This paper examines a collection of pott ery and
glass finds recovered during non-professional ... more This paper examines a collection of pott ery and
glass finds recovered during non-professional
excavations conducted in 1989 on the ground
floor of a building at Mile Magdića Street 8 (c.p.
584) in Senj. The pott ery consists primarily of
numerous fragments of amphorae and a smaller
quantity of tableware, predominantly from the
late antique period. Some of the fi nds, however,
can be att ributed to the signifi cantly later period
of the 15th-17th centuries, including kitchen and
glazed tableware, as well as a single glass goblet.
Although information on the stratigraphic context
of the fi nds is incomplete, the fi nds are very
signifi cant because they provide new topographic
data that enhance our understanding of the
archaeological stratigraphy and topography of the
southern part of Senj’s historic core. Moreover, they
shed light on trade contacts and the circulation
of objects during the represented periods.
Annales Instituti Archaeologici, Vol. XX No. 1, 2024., 2024
During 2022, a field survey and preventivr archaeological excavations of dry-stone wall
structu... more During 2022, a field survey and preventivr archaeological excavations of dry-stone wall
structures were conducted on Mačjak hill above Prtljug cove on the western side of the island of Ugljan. The research provided insight into the historical landscape, revealing various types of drystone structures categorized as walls, shelters, folds, and structures of unknown purpose. Based on a comparative analysis of historical, topographical, and cartographic data, the paper analyses the formation of the historic landscape, which is
dominantly impacted by livestock land use. Through the example of the research results, the paper also highlights the archaeological features of pastoral open-air sites in the Adriatic karst environment.
Annales Instituti Archaeologici, 2023
The paper presents the results of the first archaeological excavations conducted in the south-eas... more The paper presents the results of the first archaeological excavations conducted in the south-eastern suburb of ancient Pharos, the present-day town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, within the framework of the CSF AdriaCos project (in 2021), that brought to light new data on topography, stratigraphy, and artefacts that helps understand the organization of the extramural space bordering with the Stari Grad Plain. The structures from two phases, uncovered in one of the trenches (10A-W) and associated with the Greek and late antiquity periods, and the discovery of a Greek grave, provide insight into the changes in the use of this extra-urban space, while artefacts are indicative of the culinary habits and trade contacts within each of the represented periods.
Annales Instituti Archeologici, 2023
The paper provides new information about the
site of Gradina (Vinogradišće), located circa 1 km
n... more The paper provides new information about the
site of Gradina (Vinogradišće), located circa 1 km
north from the town of Vis, as a contribution to
the archaeological map of the island of Vis. In the
centre of the site is a segment of monumental
architecture built of massive half-finished stone
blocks, preserved up to two rows, which had not
been recorded before. The results of a short and
intensive field survey revealed a number of surface
finds, mostly from the Hellenistic period. The same
chronological range is predominantly indicated
by the finds from the test trench, which certainly
point to the existence of a site from the Hellenistic
period, completing the picture of the stratification
and organization of the extramural space of
ancient Isa.
Annales Instituti Archeologici, 2023
Specifi c prehistoric hillforts on Hvar are among
the focuses of research in the second year of t... more Specifi c prehistoric hillforts on Hvar are among
the focuses of research in the second year of the
project of the Croatian Science Foundation called
Transforming the Adriatic cosmos: insularity,
connectivity and glocal identities of pre-Roman
Dalmatia (CSF, UIP-2020-02-2419, AdriaCos),
which aims to study the multi-layered cultural
identities of the island of Hvar and the relationship
between Greek sett lers and local communities in
a multicultural atmosphere of connectivity and
intertwining. A fi eld survey of the Liković hillfort in
the municipality of Sućuraj, and trial excavations
at the Vela Glava hillfort above the town of Hvar,
collected archaeological artefacts that testify to
certain aspects of life on the hillforts during the
later periods of prehistory (Bronze and Iron Age).
Archaeologia Adriatica, 2023
Island archaeology is a dynamic and innovative field of research focused on the study of numerous... more Island archaeology is a dynamic and innovative field of research focused on the study of numerous issues related to island communities, cultures and environment. Despite all the research potential that the islands provide, it is known that the Croatian islands have been poorly explored in archaeological terms. In contrast to numerous selective approaches focused on individual sites or periods, rare islands have been the subject
of systematic research focused on the entire island landscape. As a result of such considerations, the student research project “Archaeological landscape of the island of Ist - Archaeo.IST” was launched in 2020 with the aim of analyzing the archaeological landscape of the island of Ist as a complex and multi-layered “archive” of data that can testify to the dynamic past of the island. With its geographical position as part of the wider Zadar archipelago, its small area and heterogeneous landscape with a high level of preservation, the island of Ist provided an ideal testing site for conducting systematic research. The preliminary results of the field survey made it possible to gain insight into the complexity of the island’s landscape, provided a basis for monitoring the dynamics of population and use of the island from prehistoric times to the late Middle Ages, and
at the same time opened the door to new perspectives on understanding the interactions of human communities in the marginal environments of small Adriatic islands.
Archaeologia Adriatica, 2023
The paper presents finds discovered in the the area of Goveja in the town of Vis on the island of... more The paper presents finds discovered in the the area of Goveja in the town of Vis on the island of the same name. The characteristics and the context of the finds suggest that they might have belonged to a Roman incineration grave. Prominent among the finds is a unique ceramic vessel, in the described context used as an urn. Its typical morphological
model – a skyphos with a barbotine decoration – suggests that the vessel was manufactured in a Pontic sigillata workshop, that is in one of the Black Sea or Eastern Mediterranean production centres. Its uniqueness is reflected in the elaborate relief added to it, very reminiscent of decorative details found in other objects – appliqués from a fulcrum of a cline – that have been interpreted as a depiction of Artemis/Diana. The detailed analysis and contextualisation of grave finds presented in this paper shed
further light on the manufacture of and demand for late 1st century and 2nd century tableware, and open new questions as to the appearance and distribution of Issaean burial landscapes, as well as the specific features of the Issaean funerary rite.
Senjski zbornik, 2022
In the shadow of numerous works that investigate the history of Senj in the 20th century stands t... more In the shadow of numerous works that investigate the history of Senj in the 20th century stands the fact that the period of the First World War has remained a relatively neglected and poorly treated topic that has not yet sparked historiographic interest to a satisfactory level. The lack of local archival materials and insufficiently studied and published other sources stand out as fundamental problems that a researcher of this period is faced with. However, although wars as an indispensable part of history are continuously documented in historical sources, an important part of the information that was not written down on paper has remained stored in material traces, the correct interpretation of which through the discourse of relevant theoretical frameworks can offer an important contribution to the analysis and reconstruction of various aspects of war and warfare. Modern archaeological discipline that is focused on the study of the material remains from a conflict, developing new research methods that allow a better understanding of war events, is called conflict archaeology. An important part of the focus of conflict archaeology is represented by the remains of fortifications whose appearance is not exclusively related to battlefields. The paper presents a hitherto unknown segment of Senj’s military heritage, which refers to the trenches that the Austro-Hungarian army built during the First World War in the Park of Senj Writers, in the area of St Ambrose and around the tennis court on Nehaj hill. On the basis of field prospecting, the processing of written data and consideration of similar examples, the historical, spatial and chronological context of the creation of fortifications is discussed, and on the example of the trench in the Park of Senj Writers, its cultural and historical importance is evaluated as the last and excellently preserved example of military architecture of the First World War in Senj. Consequently, the need to preserve and protect the building is highlighted and a dialogue is opened about the possibilities and requirements of its restoration and valorisation.
Archaeologia Adriatica , Vol. 15 No. 1, 2021., 2021
The seaward view from above Sveti Juraj, which is located on the Velebit coast, about seven kilom... more The seaward view from above Sveti Juraj, which is located on the Velebit coast, about seven kilometres south of Senj, is dominated by the small island of Lisac. The proximity of the mainland and relatively shallow depth of the strait have attracted the attention of researchers and led to assumptions about the island’s connection to the mainland in the past. The paper presents the results of an underwater survey, which confirm the existence of archaeological potential under. The site includes traces of maritime structures in the form of a communication embankment and an artificially created plateau. An analysis of ceramic artefacts suggests that significant spatial activities in the Lisac maritime landscape probably occurred during the Late Bronze Age. In processing the collected artefacts, the greatest attention was paid to briquetage finds. The term refers to a repertoire of products made of fired earth — supporting pillars and vessels — used in prehistoric salt production through forced seawater evaporation. The large quantity of fragments of these items strongly suggests a production site. In this context, the character of the site, the correlation between spatial characteristics of the location, as well as the requirements, needs and technological aspects of salt production through briquetage are discussed, with reference to the possible implications of this activity on contemporary social and economic frameworks at the microregional level.
Essehist, 2020
Rad tematizira romanizaciju Narone, jednog od najvažnijih rimskih središta na istočnoj obali Jadr... more Rad tematizira romanizaciju Narone, jednog od najvažnijih rimskih središta na istočnoj obali Jadrani koje se ubicira u današnji Vid, selo smješteno nekoliko kilometara zapadno od Metkovića. Iznošenjem spoznaja o naselju koje na mjestu Narone egzistira kroz helenističko doba i komparacijom s poznatim podatcima o društvenom, gospodarskom i urbanističkom profilu rimske kolonije, namjera je prezentirati promjene koje uzrokuje proces romanizacije, a koje se očituju u oblikovanju krajolika, administrativnom sustavu i religijskom životu kao najizrazitijim aspektima. Podatci dostupni istraživanjem bogate epigrafske baštine pokazuju da je Narona već u kasnorepublikansko doba snažno romanizirana sredina koja privlači veliki broj italskih trgovaca i drugih poduzetnika koji su sredinom 1. st. pr. Kr. organizirani u konvent rimskih građana. Ne umanjujući zasluge vojske u širenju tekovina rimske kulture pri pacifikaciji osvojenog područja, čini se da su upravo italski doseljenici, kao začetnici društvenog i gospodarskog uzleta kasnorepublikanske Narone, nositelji procesa romanizacije koji unosi bitne promjene u život autohtonog stanovništva.
Senjski zbornik 46 (2019)
The key military strategic position and exceptional transport, economic and military significance... more The key military strategic position and exceptional transport, economic and military significance of Senj harbour were the reasons why during the Second World War Senj suffered air bombardments by the Germans and subsequently by Allied air forces which resulted in human losses and significant material damage. From the beginning of 1944, when Allied air forces gained supremacy in the air, all the way until the end of the war, Senj harbour and the harbour facilities were often targets of Allied tactical aerial bombardments, as well as the scenes of targeted attacks of fighters and fighter-bombers directed at small, specific and specially planned targets. In archive documents a large number of aerial attacks on Senj are noted. During one mission by Allied air forces, on 10th October 1994, antiaircraft defence from the German ship Arpione in Senj harbour hit a Bristol Beaufighter NT997 fighter-bomber from the 19th squadron of the South African Air Force (SAAF). Aircraft crashed into the sea not far from the harbour. Illuminating the circumstances of the crash and fate of the members of the crew by analysing the remains of the plane and collected archive documents are the main aim of this paper which came to be upon the 75th anniversary of this event.
Posters by Pio Domines Peter
Poster sa skupa izlaganja i izložbe o padu savezničkog zrakoplova Bristol Beaufightera kod Senja ... more Poster sa skupa izlaganja i izložbe o padu savezničkog zrakoplova Bristol Beaufightera kod Senja u listopadu 1944. godine, organiziranih u svjetlu 75. obljetnice tog događaja u POU M. C. Nehajeva u Senju
Poster sa znanstvenog skupa MetArh 2022
MetArh 2021 - Methodology and Archaeometry, 2021
The student research project "Archaeological Landscape of the Island of Ist-Archaeo.IST" was init... more The student research project "Archaeological Landscape of the Island of Ist-Archaeo.IST" was initiated in 2020 with the aim of studying various aspects of human interactions with the islandscape through the diachronic prism of analysing the settlement pattern and land use from prehistory to the Late Middle Ages. The basis of landscape research was the application of a systematic field survey. The island landscape has been found as a challenging environment for conducting research, and in response to a specific terrain situation, a modified survey methodology concept has been developed.
Od Kornata preko Velebita. Arheologija sjeverne Dalmacije i Like, Znanstveni skup Hrvatskog arheološkog društva, Zadar, 10-14.10.2022. (knjiga sažetaka), 2022
Prilikom gradnje stambeno-poslovne zgrade na kat. čest 4990 na zadarskom predjelu Relja (Jazine I... more Prilikom gradnje stambeno-poslovne zgrade na kat. čest 4990 na zadarskom predjelu Relja (Jazine II) tvrtka Arheolog d.o.o. provela je arheološki nadzor i zaštitna arheološka istraživanja dijela rimske nekropole METODOLOGIJA Arheološkim nadzorom prvotno je definirana prostorna koncentracija grobova na dijelu parcele koji je ostao izuzet od kasnijih prekopavanja i gradnji, a sukladno tome određen je L oblik buduće istraživačke sonde koja je, radi lakšeg vođenja dokumentacije i planiranja strategije iskopavanja, podijeljena na dva sektora: A i B. Unutar oba sektora utvrđen je ukupno 31 grob, a tijekom arheološkog nadzora naknadno je pronađen još jedan grob (gr. 32). Iskopavanjima je utvrđeno da je manje od polovice ukupnog broja istraženih grobnih cjelina već prethodno uništeno, djelomično oštećeno, a moguće i opljačkano, dok se za ostatak grobnih cjelina može zaključiti da su ostale očuvane u intaktnom stanju.
Conference papers (abstracts) by Pio Domines Peter
Round Table, book of abstracts, 2023
Between Global and Local: Adriatic Connectivity from Protohistory to the Roman Period, book of abstracts, 2022
Despite all research potentials for island archaeology, northern Dalmatian islands have not yet b... more Despite all research potentials for island archaeology, northern Dalmatian islands have not yet been a subject of systematic approach. Among them is the island of Ist, a small inhabited Adriatic island located in the NW part of Zadar archipelago. Island has been a case study of student research project „Archaeological Landscape of the Island of Ist – Archaeo.IST“ launced in 2020 with the main aim of collecting qualitative and quantitative data for understanding how insularity affected human interactions and material practices in the island landscape. Field survey revealed the predominant number of late prehistoric sites - hillforts and burial mounds. Test trenching on all three fortified sites yielded strong evidence of Bronze Age occupation. Intensive landscape activities characterized by the emergence of hillfort constructions as well as burial mounds dispersed in a significant number across the island, could be linked to the first permanent colonization of the island which brought new spatial patterns and social practices. The possible reasons and factors involved in the idea of settling a small island with limited resources are being discussed as well as the question of what was the scale of island isolation in comparison to the integration in the broader regional network of maritime interactions with surrounding islands and short-distanced mainland. Still ongoing project has, so far, provided important
implications for understanding Adriatic insular communities of the Bronze Age.
10th internation scientific conference - Methodology and Archaeometry, Zagreb, 1st to 2nd December 2022, Book of Abstracts, 2022
The archaeological record of the Second World War in Croatia is poorly evaluated in terms of its ... more The archaeological record of the Second World War in Croatia is poorly evaluated in terms of its extent and condition because conflict archaeology is still struggling to find its place among
modern researchers and relevant institutions. Due to the negligence of legal authorities and the absence of a systematic approach, the patrimony of the Second World War is often exposed to devastation because its historic significance is mostly neglected or unrecognized. In mountain and
rural areas, where human destructive factors are less expressed, sites of conflicts provide a unique opportunity for studying different aspects of the complex interaction of warfare activities on changing landscapes where ephemeral wartime activities occurred. The area of Croatian Littoral is mostly a typical karst landscape with a great number of human drywall interventions still well preserved, particularly on intact and undisturbed locations, as well as many military artefacts from modern conflicts which are even today visible on karst surface of battlefields. Second World War left a permanent mark on the landscape which is presented in various types of military structures which have not yet attracted the attention of archaeologists. Due to its prominent military significance, Senj was an important stronghold guarded by a series of fortifications that had been built around the town. An area of Kozjak hill with strongly evident military remains was chosen for the case study. The methodology was based on a field survey and all the archaeological features and in situ locations with small finds were documented and referenced by GPS devices. Collected data from different sources were integrated into a GIS to form a database that will serve as a basis for future enhancement plans. As a result of fieldwork, it was possible to encompass basic conclusions on the diachronic formation of the conflict landscape of Kozjak hill as well as to properly examine the material traces in order to understand the dynamics of wartime activities.
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Call for lectures by Pio Domines Peter
Tema predavanja prati temu ovogodišnjeg Festivala znanosti – život, a u okviru predavanja predstavit će se rezultati dosadašnjih aktivnosti na studentskom projektu “Arheološki krajolik otoka Ista – Archaeo.IST” s naglaskom na arheološke tragove koji svjedoče o naseljenosti otoka od najstarijih vremena. Iza naslova “život okružen morem” krije se intriginatna priča o posebnosti otočnosti i života otočnih zajednica kroz primjer arheologije malog jadranskog otoka na margini sjevernodalmatinskog arhipelaga.
Papers by Pio Domines Peter
glass finds recovered during non-professional
excavations conducted in 1989 on the ground
floor of a building at Mile Magdića Street 8 (c.p.
584) in Senj. The pott ery consists primarily of
numerous fragments of amphorae and a smaller
quantity of tableware, predominantly from the
late antique period. Some of the fi nds, however,
can be att ributed to the signifi cantly later period
of the 15th-17th centuries, including kitchen and
glazed tableware, as well as a single glass goblet.
Although information on the stratigraphic context
of the fi nds is incomplete, the fi nds are very
signifi cant because they provide new topographic
data that enhance our understanding of the
archaeological stratigraphy and topography of the
southern part of Senj’s historic core. Moreover, they
shed light on trade contacts and the circulation
of objects during the represented periods.
structures were conducted on Mačjak hill above Prtljug cove on the western side of the island of Ugljan. The research provided insight into the historical landscape, revealing various types of drystone structures categorized as walls, shelters, folds, and structures of unknown purpose. Based on a comparative analysis of historical, topographical, and cartographic data, the paper analyses the formation of the historic landscape, which is
dominantly impacted by livestock land use. Through the example of the research results, the paper also highlights the archaeological features of pastoral open-air sites in the Adriatic karst environment.
site of Gradina (Vinogradišće), located circa 1 km
north from the town of Vis, as a contribution to
the archaeological map of the island of Vis. In the
centre of the site is a segment of monumental
architecture built of massive half-finished stone
blocks, preserved up to two rows, which had not
been recorded before. The results of a short and
intensive field survey revealed a number of surface
finds, mostly from the Hellenistic period. The same
chronological range is predominantly indicated
by the finds from the test trench, which certainly
point to the existence of a site from the Hellenistic
period, completing the picture of the stratification
and organization of the extramural space of
ancient Isa.
the focuses of research in the second year of the
project of the Croatian Science Foundation called
Transforming the Adriatic cosmos: insularity,
connectivity and glocal identities of pre-Roman
Dalmatia (CSF, UIP-2020-02-2419, AdriaCos),
which aims to study the multi-layered cultural
identities of the island of Hvar and the relationship
between Greek sett lers and local communities in
a multicultural atmosphere of connectivity and
intertwining. A fi eld survey of the Liković hillfort in
the municipality of Sućuraj, and trial excavations
at the Vela Glava hillfort above the town of Hvar,
collected archaeological artefacts that testify to
certain aspects of life on the hillforts during the
later periods of prehistory (Bronze and Iron Age).
of systematic research focused on the entire island landscape. As a result of such considerations, the student research project “Archaeological landscape of the island of Ist - Archaeo.IST” was launched in 2020 with the aim of analyzing the archaeological landscape of the island of Ist as a complex and multi-layered “archive” of data that can testify to the dynamic past of the island. With its geographical position as part of the wider Zadar archipelago, its small area and heterogeneous landscape with a high level of preservation, the island of Ist provided an ideal testing site for conducting systematic research. The preliminary results of the field survey made it possible to gain insight into the complexity of the island’s landscape, provided a basis for monitoring the dynamics of population and use of the island from prehistoric times to the late Middle Ages, and
at the same time opened the door to new perspectives on understanding the interactions of human communities in the marginal environments of small Adriatic islands.
model – a skyphos with a barbotine decoration – suggests that the vessel was manufactured in a Pontic sigillata workshop, that is in one of the Black Sea or Eastern Mediterranean production centres. Its uniqueness is reflected in the elaborate relief added to it, very reminiscent of decorative details found in other objects – appliqués from a fulcrum of a cline – that have been interpreted as a depiction of Artemis/Diana. The detailed analysis and contextualisation of grave finds presented in this paper shed
further light on the manufacture of and demand for late 1st century and 2nd century tableware, and open new questions as to the appearance and distribution of Issaean burial landscapes, as well as the specific features of the Issaean funerary rite.
Posters by Pio Domines Peter
Conference papers (abstracts) by Pio Domines Peter
implications for understanding Adriatic insular communities of the Bronze Age.
modern researchers and relevant institutions. Due to the negligence of legal authorities and the absence of a systematic approach, the patrimony of the Second World War is often exposed to devastation because its historic significance is mostly neglected or unrecognized. In mountain and
rural areas, where human destructive factors are less expressed, sites of conflicts provide a unique opportunity for studying different aspects of the complex interaction of warfare activities on changing landscapes where ephemeral wartime activities occurred. The area of Croatian Littoral is mostly a typical karst landscape with a great number of human drywall interventions still well preserved, particularly on intact and undisturbed locations, as well as many military artefacts from modern conflicts which are even today visible on karst surface of battlefields. Second World War left a permanent mark on the landscape which is presented in various types of military structures which have not yet attracted the attention of archaeologists. Due to its prominent military significance, Senj was an important stronghold guarded by a series of fortifications that had been built around the town. An area of Kozjak hill with strongly evident military remains was chosen for the case study. The methodology was based on a field survey and all the archaeological features and in situ locations with small finds were documented and referenced by GPS devices. Collected data from different sources were integrated into a GIS to form a database that will serve as a basis for future enhancement plans. As a result of fieldwork, it was possible to encompass basic conclusions on the diachronic formation of the conflict landscape of Kozjak hill as well as to properly examine the material traces in order to understand the dynamics of wartime activities.
Tema predavanja prati temu ovogodišnjeg Festivala znanosti – život, a u okviru predavanja predstavit će se rezultati dosadašnjih aktivnosti na studentskom projektu “Arheološki krajolik otoka Ista – Archaeo.IST” s naglaskom na arheološke tragove koji svjedoče o naseljenosti otoka od najstarijih vremena. Iza naslova “život okružen morem” krije se intriginatna priča o posebnosti otočnosti i života otočnih zajednica kroz primjer arheologije malog jadranskog otoka na margini sjevernodalmatinskog arhipelaga.
glass finds recovered during non-professional
excavations conducted in 1989 on the ground
floor of a building at Mile Magdića Street 8 (c.p.
584) in Senj. The pott ery consists primarily of
numerous fragments of amphorae and a smaller
quantity of tableware, predominantly from the
late antique period. Some of the fi nds, however,
can be att ributed to the signifi cantly later period
of the 15th-17th centuries, including kitchen and
glazed tableware, as well as a single glass goblet.
Although information on the stratigraphic context
of the fi nds is incomplete, the fi nds are very
signifi cant because they provide new topographic
data that enhance our understanding of the
archaeological stratigraphy and topography of the
southern part of Senj’s historic core. Moreover, they
shed light on trade contacts and the circulation
of objects during the represented periods.
structures were conducted on Mačjak hill above Prtljug cove on the western side of the island of Ugljan. The research provided insight into the historical landscape, revealing various types of drystone structures categorized as walls, shelters, folds, and structures of unknown purpose. Based on a comparative analysis of historical, topographical, and cartographic data, the paper analyses the formation of the historic landscape, which is
dominantly impacted by livestock land use. Through the example of the research results, the paper also highlights the archaeological features of pastoral open-air sites in the Adriatic karst environment.
site of Gradina (Vinogradišće), located circa 1 km
north from the town of Vis, as a contribution to
the archaeological map of the island of Vis. In the
centre of the site is a segment of monumental
architecture built of massive half-finished stone
blocks, preserved up to two rows, which had not
been recorded before. The results of a short and
intensive field survey revealed a number of surface
finds, mostly from the Hellenistic period. The same
chronological range is predominantly indicated
by the finds from the test trench, which certainly
point to the existence of a site from the Hellenistic
period, completing the picture of the stratification
and organization of the extramural space of
ancient Isa.
the focuses of research in the second year of the
project of the Croatian Science Foundation called
Transforming the Adriatic cosmos: insularity,
connectivity and glocal identities of pre-Roman
Dalmatia (CSF, UIP-2020-02-2419, AdriaCos),
which aims to study the multi-layered cultural
identities of the island of Hvar and the relationship
between Greek sett lers and local communities in
a multicultural atmosphere of connectivity and
intertwining. A fi eld survey of the Liković hillfort in
the municipality of Sućuraj, and trial excavations
at the Vela Glava hillfort above the town of Hvar,
collected archaeological artefacts that testify to
certain aspects of life on the hillforts during the
later periods of prehistory (Bronze and Iron Age).
of systematic research focused on the entire island landscape. As a result of such considerations, the student research project “Archaeological landscape of the island of Ist - Archaeo.IST” was launched in 2020 with the aim of analyzing the archaeological landscape of the island of Ist as a complex and multi-layered “archive” of data that can testify to the dynamic past of the island. With its geographical position as part of the wider Zadar archipelago, its small area and heterogeneous landscape with a high level of preservation, the island of Ist provided an ideal testing site for conducting systematic research. The preliminary results of the field survey made it possible to gain insight into the complexity of the island’s landscape, provided a basis for monitoring the dynamics of population and use of the island from prehistoric times to the late Middle Ages, and
at the same time opened the door to new perspectives on understanding the interactions of human communities in the marginal environments of small Adriatic islands.
model – a skyphos with a barbotine decoration – suggests that the vessel was manufactured in a Pontic sigillata workshop, that is in one of the Black Sea or Eastern Mediterranean production centres. Its uniqueness is reflected in the elaborate relief added to it, very reminiscent of decorative details found in other objects – appliqués from a fulcrum of a cline – that have been interpreted as a depiction of Artemis/Diana. The detailed analysis and contextualisation of grave finds presented in this paper shed
further light on the manufacture of and demand for late 1st century and 2nd century tableware, and open new questions as to the appearance and distribution of Issaean burial landscapes, as well as the specific features of the Issaean funerary rite.
implications for understanding Adriatic insular communities of the Bronze Age.
modern researchers and relevant institutions. Due to the negligence of legal authorities and the absence of a systematic approach, the patrimony of the Second World War is often exposed to devastation because its historic significance is mostly neglected or unrecognized. In mountain and
rural areas, where human destructive factors are less expressed, sites of conflicts provide a unique opportunity for studying different aspects of the complex interaction of warfare activities on changing landscapes where ephemeral wartime activities occurred. The area of Croatian Littoral is mostly a typical karst landscape with a great number of human drywall interventions still well preserved, particularly on intact and undisturbed locations, as well as many military artefacts from modern conflicts which are even today visible on karst surface of battlefields. Second World War left a permanent mark on the landscape which is presented in various types of military structures which have not yet attracted the attention of archaeologists. Due to its prominent military significance, Senj was an important stronghold guarded by a series of fortifications that had been built around the town. An area of Kozjak hill with strongly evident military remains was chosen for the case study. The methodology was based on a field survey and all the archaeological features and in situ locations with small finds were documented and referenced by GPS devices. Collected data from different sources were integrated into a GIS to form a database that will serve as a basis for future enhancement plans. As a result of fieldwork, it was possible to encompass basic conclusions on the diachronic formation of the conflict landscape of Kozjak hill as well as to properly examine the material traces in order to understand the dynamics of wartime activities.
Preliminary analysis of archaeological records emphasised the intensive land use in the late prehistoric periods, Bronze and Iron Ages, which left traces in the formation of hillforts and tumuli. The change in the political and social situations brought about by the establishment of Roman rule will lead to the transformation and centralisation of the settlement pattern. The formation of the villa rustica site on Selišće may be seen as a repercussion of new cultural dynamics and economic basis with a preference for different land use patterns. Significant chronological lacuna is associated with the period of the early and high Middle Ages with the complete absence of archaeological evidence. The only site from the late Middle Ages was recorded in the bay of Mavrela, and it can only be assumed that the main reason for the construction of the small object was the advantages of a protected bay with water sources.
The research results provide insights into how an island society may have transformed and sustained its use and perception of the island landscape. People-islanders made great efforts to shape and recreate the island landscape according to their needs and possibilities in specific topographic conditions with scarce natural resources. Current conclusions, with the lack of evidence for some periods, emphasise the importance of revision of traditional views of remoteness and isolation in favour of examining ways of integrating the island within a wider local or regional maritime network of cultural interactions, which may have been one of the determining factors of its cultural development over the past.
been a case of systematic study. Following that situation, the student project
„Archaeological Landscape of the Island of Ist – Archaeo.IST“ was initiated in 2020 with the aim of collecting qualitative and quantitative data for understanding how insularity affected human interactions in the landscape of small island at the edge of the Adriatic archipelago. The basis of landscape research was the application of extensive field survey followed by test excavations on chosen sites from different periods. Preliminary
results provided the insight into dynamics of anthropogenic transformation of island landscape seen as a process considerably determined by scarce natural resources which presumably challenged the idea of permanent colonization. Archaeological records are mostly related to the late prehistoric periods, Bronze and Iron Age, a time when intensive land use occurred and the island proved to be an oasis of small community integrated into a broader network of interactions with nearby islands and short-distance land as a part of the Adriatic cosmos of coherence.
requirements, which had been subjected to a constant challenge of insuring their own existence. The consequences of a continuous interaction between a man and the natural habitat in prehistory
are different indicators of human interventions which manifest as constitutive elements of the prehistoric cultural landcape, which are chronologically and functionally different. Research
methodology of this paper is based on processing of the data systemized in the GIS database and collected through field surveys, literature review, analysis of the topographic and historical
maps and interpretation of satellite and aerial images. In this paper 28 prehistoric sites, categorized into hillforts, sepulchral sites, caves and other sites with traces of prehistoric activities, have been determined, analyzed and thoroughly described. In evaluation of the data,
special attention has been paid to the environmental variables and other factors that have impacted on the choice of position, as well as on the ways of using the landscape, its dynamic formation and evolution during prehistory.
djelomično obrađeni u ovom tekstu. Na koncu, posvećena je pozornost i poznatim osobama koje su liječene u „Vrapču“, prije svega umjetnicama Slavi Raškaj i Mariji Novaković, a njihovi radovi koji čine dio fundusa muzeja svjedoče ne samo o njihovoj likovnoj afirmaciji, već i o razumijevanju bolničkog osoblja o važnosti izražavanja kreativnosti u procesu liječenja.
međunarodnu politiku gdje su glavni akteri bili ugarski i mletački plemići. Najveći procvat doživjeli su za vrijeme bana Pavla I. Šubića koji je ostavio neizbrisiv trag u hrvatskoj povijesti i kao centralnom liku pridana mu je najveća pozornost u ovom seminaru.