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Coinage of the Roman Provinces of Moesia and Thrace: Imperial or Provincial?
No full textThe book presents research on the coinage of Moesia and Thrace. The aim of this monograph is not to replace classical frameworks but rather to deepen and expand them by incorporating new data. It represents an original attempt to synthesise, collect, and compare material within a regional perspective, and to offer a more developed interpretation of the social, ideological, and economic functions of coinage in the cities of Moesia and Thrace from the 2nd to the 5th century AD. The analysis is based on surviving emissions and their catalogues, coin finds from archaeological contexts; most notably, the largely unstudied material from decades of excavations at Novae. This study offers, for the first time, a comprehensive treatment and interpretation of the provincial coin finds from sectors IV and XII of the site, as well as isolated finds from occupation layers. An analysis of their contextual discovery and the diversity of emissions contributes to a better understanding of the extent and significance of provincial coin circulation within a military environment, and its relationship to civilian monetary use.PHILIPPIKA Altertumswissenschaftliche Abhandlungen Contributions to the Study of Ancient World Cultures vol. 18
A thin line between learn and play – Serbian researchers’ perspective
No full textOver the past few decades, public interest in ancient games has slightly improved. This is mainly because there are several manifestations held by different public bodies, mostly those engaged in science and research, but also museums and archaeological parks. Prominent examples include “Roman festivals,” like those held in Viminacium (Serbia), Salona (Croatia), and Ptuj (Slovenia), as well as “Maj mesec matematike” (May – the Month of Mathematics) in Serbia.
Roman festivals held at Viminacium, former Roman city and legionary fort, often include reenactments of ancient games and sports. They are organized both to educate and entertain, bringing ancient Roman customs to life in a setting authentic to the region's historical heritage. They serve as a bridge between Serbian and Roman history, drawing visitors from around the world to experience ancient Roman culture firsthand at Viminacium.
"Maj mesec matematike" is an annual public manifestation in Serbia that celebrates and promotes mathematics. Organized by the Center for the Promotion of Science (CPN) and the Mathematical Institute SANU, it’s a month-long event dedicated to popularizing mathematics among all age groups, especially children and young people. It incorporates games as a central feature to make mathematics more engaging and accessible. Various math-based games and puzzles are designed to appeal to different age groups, encouraging hands-on learning and problem-solving in a playful environment.
This growing interest is reflected in the academic sphere, with an increasing number of articles on ancient games and sports published in international journals. These publications, grounded in historical and archaeological research, provide a scholarly framework for understanding the significance and mechanism of ancient games.
To enhance educational resources on this topic, the authors have reviewed Serbian scientific journals that occasionally publish on ancient games and sports. Focus is placed on periodicals issued by the Mathematical Institute SANU and the Institute of Archaeology, such as Arheologija i prirodne nauke (Archaeology and Science). Notably, some periodicals from the Mathematical Institute SANU, including Publications de l'Institut Mathématique and Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, feature articles on games from a mathematical and theoretical perspective, offering insights into the mechanics and strategies behind these activities.
Inspired by the COST Action CA22145 “Computational Techniques for Tabletop Games Heritage” (GameTable), this paper aims to provide an overview of relevant publications and public events in Serbia that focus on ancient games, assessing their cultural impact and educational value in contemporary society
Zaštitna arheološka iskopavanja na lokalitetu Pećine (Viminacijum) tokom 2022. godine
No full textPećine je naziv lokaliteta sa jednom od najdužih tradicija arheoloških istraživanja na Viminacijumu, dugom 140 godina. Nalazi se jugozapadno od urbanog jezgra ovog antičkog grada. Budući da se na tom prostoru razvijala južna viminacijumska nekropola, ne čudi što se najveći broj iskopavanih celina odnosi na sepulkralni domen, od pionirskih poduhvata Mihajla Valtrovića, preko zaštitnih iskopavanja prilikom gradnje termoelektrane Kostolac B, do modernih kampanja koje su pratile izgradnju novih postrojenja. Pored više od 7000 grobova datovanih u doba rimske dominacije, istražene su i sahrane iz perioda latena, Seobe naroda i srednjeg veka. Lokalitet Pećine je značajno doprineo i poznavanju opekarskih i keramičarskih delatnosti u Viminacijumu, kroz otkriće 26 peći i dva pozajmišta gline
Gradina
No full textGradina, tip naselja, utvrđenja, pribježišta smještenih na uzvišenjima, zaštićenih prirodnim preprekama i izgrađenim strukturama, korišćenih od vremena kasne praistorije do modernog doba. U arheologiji se ovim narodnim nazivom označavaju ostaci utvrđenog naselja ili refugijuma koji visinski dominira svojom neposrednom okolinom. U geomorfologiji gradine se poistovjećuju sa
humovima, morfološki individualisanim uzvišenjima do 65 m relativne visine, dok se u toponimiji Crne Gore koriste još i đuteza, gomilica, grad, gradac, gradište, ograda, ogradina, itd. Nalaze se na brijegovima, brdima, planinama, hridima i sl. Nezavisno od epohe naseljavanja, građevinske složenosti i socio-kulturne specifičnosti zajednica koje su izgradile takvo mjesto, ključne odlike gradine su njena relativna visina i morfološka individualisanost
Indirect evidence for the use of metals in the Late Eneolithic from the osseous industry
No full textThe evidence for metallurgical activities in the period of early metallurgy is often scarce, since the metallurgy was not widespread and ubiquitous. Furthermore, metal objects were rarely simply discarded; they were valued and therefore kept for long time, and also often recycled. However, certain information regarding the presence, distribution and usage of metal tools may be obtained from indirect evidence. Traces of butchering on bones may be distinguished by the type of tool that was used (lithic vs. metal), and the same applies to the osseous industry – when well preserved, traces of manufacture may reveal the type of tool that was used. In this paper will be presented the indirect evidence for use of metal tools in the Late Eneolithic / Early Bronze age Vučedol culture. The Vučedol culture is known for its extraordinary finds related to the metallurgy (such as rather frequent clay moulds), however, the amount of metal tools remains relatively low, presumably due to extensive recycling. Osseous artefacts recovered at the site of Zók–Várhegy, in Baranya region in present-day Hungary, provided the evidence for usage of metal tools for their production. At this site relatively large assemblage of artefacts from bone, antler and boar tusks was discovered, and in particular antler manufacturing debris and finished tools displayed well preserved manufacturing traces made by metal tools. These traces testify of the importance of the metals in this period and suggest the metal tools were sufficiently available within this community.Prema ugovoru sa izdavačem, Author Accepted Manuscript može biti dostupan 24 meseca nakon objavljivanja (maj 2027. godine).
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Exploring house size variability in the late neolithic of the Central Pomoravlje
No full textThis paper examines the sizes of houses from the Late Neolithic period (5300–4500 BC) at three archaeological
sites: Drenovac, Supska, and Kraljevo Polje. These sites are located in Central Pomoravlje, a region of strategic
importance throughout history due to the Great Morava River, a key communication and economic corridor. The
riverbanks provided favorable conditions for settlement, as evidenced by numerous multi-layered archaeological
sites found along its valley and tributaries. The study aims to determine whether contemporary, geographically
close settlements exhibit similarities in average house sizes and to explore potential relationships between house
size, orientation, and relative chronology. These insights can help reconstruct settlement expansion and development
over time. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to identify statistically significant
differences in average house sizes, while variability within each settlement was assessed using range, standard
deviation, and extreme values. The results reveal significant differences between locations and varying degrees
of size variability among residential buildings within each settlement. This analysis provides a foundation for
understanding settlement development and for investigating potential economic or cultural influences that shaped
daily life in these communities
Средње бронзано доба Лесковачке котлине
No full textThe first evidence of the Middle Bronze Age occupation at Svinjarička Čuka was recorded during the first excavation campaign in 2018. A two-handled beaker with trapezoidal mouth and sharp pear-shaped form, typical for the given period in the region, was recorded in the cross-section of trench N1, during the excavation of a Late Bronze Age feature. Similar beakers, and other ceramic forms connected with the Middle Bronze Age were likewise recovered from different contexts, primarily from the cultural layer at the site. Besides potsherds, two absolute dates from the 2018 campaign, which fall into the first half of the 2nd millennium BCE, confirmed the existence of a Middle Bronze Age occupation at the site
Предговор
No full textТематски зборник који се налази пред читаоцима приређен је од радова презентованих на конференцији одржаној 29. и 30. октобра 2020. године у Чачку. Домаћин скупа је био Народни музеј Чачак. Скуп је био посвећен дијалогу наслеђа и заједнице, а повод је био јубилеј – 50 година од открића, истраживања и заштите римских терми у центру града Чачка (1970-2020). Скуп је одржан у специфичним глобалним здравственим условима током пандемије ковид-19, где су примењене и поштоване посебне хигијенско-заштитне мере свих учесника скупа, које су укључивале ношење маски за време конференције, држање дистанце међу учесницима током боравка у затвореним просторима и сл.
Тематски зборник „Римске терме у Чачку као парадигма дијалога наслеђа и заједнице“ обухвата једанаест текстова од осамнаест аутора, који долазе из институција музејске делатности, завода за заштиту споменика културе, научних института и факултета. Намера организатора скупа је било покретање дијалога између различитих актера изучавања, заштите, презентације и популаризације римског споменичког наслеђа у Чачку, што је имало значајног одјека и у локалној заједници већ током одржавања конференције, уз учешће представника градске управе, различитих институција културе и образовања, што је довело до плодних дискусија и размене искустава. Примери пракси проучавања, заштите, одржавања и презентације споменичког наслеђа у другим срединама, попут градског језгра Сремске Митровице, или налазишта који баштине трагове римске материјалне културе, као што су Виминацијум код Костолца и Ромулијана у Гамзиграду, дали су увиде у различите приступе споменичком наслеђу, чија искуства могу да послуже као модели будућих акционих програма
Mourning Eros and mourning shepherd: Local product of sarcophagi in Upper Moesian Limes (Aureus Mons)
No full textFragments of two Roman limestone sarcorphagi decorated with a motif of mourning Eros and mourning shepherd/Attis Tristis from Aureus Mons (today Seone), a Roman settlement on the Upper Moesian Limes in the immediate vicinity of Singidunum, are kept in the Museum in Smederevo. The study based on documentation and preserved fragments proposes a reconstruction of these sarcophagi, researching their typology, iconography, and closest Pannonian and Upper Moesian analogy. It aspires towards a better understanding of local sarcophagus production and the influences that came from Pannonia
Sirmijum – rezultat antropološkog projekta u 2022. godini
No full textTokom 2016, 2018, 2019. i 2020. godine, u okviru projekata koje je finasiralo Ministarstvo kulture i informisanja Republike Srbije, izvršeno je bezbedno skladištenje i dokumentovanje humanog osteološkog materijala iz Sirmijuma sa prethodnih antropoloških istraživanja (1957–2020). Reč je o nešto više od 1000 inhumiranih i dve spaljene individue, iskopanih na oko četrdeset lokaliteta, datovanih u period od 1. do 16. veka (Miladinović-Radmilović et al. 2017; Miladinović-Radmilović et al.2018; Miladinović-Radmilović et al. 2021;
Miladinović-Radmilović et al. 2023). Projektom Izrada finalne dokumetacije i obezbeđivanje trajnog i bezbednog skladištenja osteološkog materijala sa ranijih antropoloških istraživanja u Sirmijumu u 2022. godini, takođe finansiranom od strane Ministarstva kulture i informisanja, započeto je sređivanje preostalog materijala iskopavanog u periodu 2014–2020. godin