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Caričin Grad – arheološka istraživanja u 2021. godini
No full textNakon pauze koju je tokom 2020. izazvala pandemija virusa kovid-19, u 2021. godini obnovljena su sistematska iskopavanja Caričinog Grada u okviru projekta Srpsko-francuska arheološka istraživanja u oblasti Caričinog Grada. Terenski radovi sprovedeni su od 8. jula do 5. avgusta 2021. godine, kada je nastavljeno iskopavanje prostora Tetrakonhalne crkve u Donjem gradu. U istraživanjima su učestvovali saradnici Arheološkog instituta iz Beograda i stručnjaci iz francuskih institucija
Sistematsko rekognosciranje praistorije Rudnika i okoline: istraživanja na teritorijama grada Kragujevca i opštine Knić tokom 2021. godine
No full textPlanina Rudnik najviša je šumadijska planina, smeštena u njenom zapadnom delu.
Planinu čini devet vrhova, od čega se najviši, Cvijićev vrh (raniji naziv je Veliki Šturac), nalazi
na 1132 m nadmorske visine. Planina Rudnik i cela rudnička oblast imaju raznovrsna prirodna
bogatstva, posebno rudna, koja su u prošlosti privlačila različite zajednice (v. Алексић
Чеврљаковић 2016, sa referencama). Arheološki i istorijski podaci svedoče o dugotrajnom i
intenzivnom naseljavanju u ovoj regiji, a nešto su bolje proučeni srednjevekovni i predmoderni
periodi (na primer, Радичевић, Цицовић 2013).
Praistorija rudničke oblasti nešto je slabije istražena. Osamdesetih godina 20. veka,
u okviru projekta Arheološka istraživanja starog rudarstva na Rudniku u praistoriji, antici
i srednjem veku, sprovedena su arheološka istraživanja, koja su obuhvatila rudnik Prljuša
u neposrednoj blizini Malog Šturca, kao i sondažna istraživanja na još nekoliko lokacija
(Јовановић, Мркобрад 1986; Јовановић et al. 1987; 1989; 1990). Sistematska istraživanja
rudnika malahita Prljuša – Mali Šturac otpočeta su 2011. godine i dala su izuzetne rezultate
o eksploataciji rude tokom ranih metalnih doba (za više videti Antonović 2017; Antonović et
al. 2014; 2018; 2019; 2021a; 2021b). Međutim, vrlo se malo zna o zajednicama koje su ovaj
rudnik eksploatisale; naseobinski tragovi koji bi se mogli povezati sa njima nisu poznati, a
pored toga, trenutno raspoloživi arheološki podaci potvrđuju samo eksploataciju malahita,
dok u rudničkoj oblasti ima i drugih prirodnih resursa koji su bili značajni u praistoriji, pre
svega kamenih.
Kako sama oblast Rudnika i okoline do sada nije sistematski detaljno rekognoscirana,
već su samo pojedini delovi ove teritorije bili ranije predmet istraživanja, a u cilju sticanja
novih saznanja o praistoriji rudničke i susednih oblasti, posebno o eksploataciji različitih
sirovina tokom praistorije, Arheološki institut inicirao je projekat sistematskog rekognosciArheologija
u Srbiji. Projekti Arheološkog instituta u 2021. godini
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ranja praistorije Rudnika i okoline. Planiran je višegodišnji projekat, koji bi obuhvatio samu
planinu Rudnik i okolne oblasti (administrativne teritorije grada Kragujevca, opštine Knić
i opštine Gornji Milanovac), sa planom da se u istraživanja uključe i potencijalni izvorni
kamenih sirovina u okolini Kragujevca. Tokom 2021. godine realizovan je projekat Sistematsko
rekognosciranje praistorije Rudnika i okoline: opština Knić i teritorija grada Kragujevca. U
okviru ovog projekta obuhvaćene su oblasti koje administrativno pripadaju gradu Kragujevcu,
posebno oni delovi koji se nalaze zapadno, severozapadno i jugozapadno od grada Kragujevca,
i teritorija opštine Knić (Витезовић и др. 2021; Vitezović et al. 2021)
Prva faza konzervatorskih radova na sarkofagu sa genijima iz Viminacijuma (2021. godina)
No full textTokom 2016. godine sprovedena su zaštitna arheološka istraživanja na lokalitetu Pirivoj,
koji obuhvata prostor istočno od legijskog logora u Viminacijumu. Ovim iskopavanjima obogaćena
su dotadašnja znanja o istočnoj nekropoli, kroz otkrića 28 kremiranih grobova i osam
grobova inhumiranih pokojnika (Danković et al. 2018, 35). Dodatno su potvrđeni raniji zaključci
da se sahranjivanje na Pirivoju vršilo u periodu 2. i 3. veka, dok je zapadni deo nekropole
korišćen u kasnoantičkom periodu (Redžić 2007, 79)
Археолошка налазишта у Кривељу
No full textМожемо претпоставити да је историја села Кривеља, као уосталом и целе североисточне
Србије, у првом реду одређена геоморфолошким карактеристикама њиховог рељефа и рудним
богатствима
The monetary circulation along the Dacia Ripensis’ Limes
No full textBeside being a very important Roman province because of
its strategic position in the Limes border where numerous
fortifications along the Danube were situated, Dacia Ripensis
was also a province with a specially arranged administration
within its interior, due to the mining areas, which were also
administered by the military. In addition to the fact that it was
exposed to the constant danger from the barbarian tribes’
invasions, there was also a threat from latrones, who plundered
trade caravans and wagons with ores and metals from mines
and metallurgical centers within Territoriae metallorum. Moreover, the period from the province's establishment at
the end of the 3rd century to the great Hun invasion of the
Danube region in 441/443 AD when the monetary circulation
was completely interrupted, can be characterized as highly
turbulent. It was marked by significant political changes,
constant imperial power struggles and efforts to preserve the
borders of the Empire from constant barbarous attacks. The
state structure from the end of the 3rd century to the mid-5th
century underwent several changes - from a diarchy, through a
tetrarchy, to the assumption of absolute power by one ruler.
Major reformative activities of Diocletian and Constantine I,
their administrative, economic, monetary, fiscal, and military
reforms, influenced all segments of society. Economically, from
the end of the 3rd to the mid-5th century, the Roman Empire was
affected several times by inflation and the struggle to maintain
a stable monetary system.
In this paper, we propose to research whether and how all
the aforementioned socio-historical circumstances influenced
monetary movements along the Danube section of the Limes of
the province Dacia Ripensis, as well as whether monetary
movements on the river border of the Roman Empire differed
from the circulation within the interior of the province.https://danubianprovinces7.naim.bg/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DRP-7_abstract-book.pd
Representations of Sol Invictus as an expression of imperial propaganda on numismatic material and monuments
No full textAccording to von Domaszewski and subsequent scholars, Sol emerged as a prominent deity in
Roman worship from ancient times, symbolizing the Sun's personification as the vital source of
life on Earth, widely recognizable to the masses. With its universal appeal and esteemed position
among the Roman gods, Sol became an ideal model for various rulers such as Elagabalus,
Aurelian, Probus, and Constantine, who sought resonance and acceptance among the populace.
Despite the distinct nature of the 3rd-century cult of Sol Invictus compared to the earlier Roman
Sol cult, the iconographic evolution of both can primarily be discerned through numismatic
evidence, with some aspects also reflected in monuments.
Roman emperors strategically employed various mediums, with coins and monuments playing
pivotal roles in disseminating their propaganda. Beyond serving as a medium of exchange,
money, owing to its rapid circulation, emerged as a potent tool for the widespread dissemination
of propaganda ideas. Monuments, while possessing artistic significance, functioned concurrently
as tools of propaganda, albeit targeting a geographically narrower audience.
This study delves into the intriguing analysis of the iconographic transformation of the Sol cult
over time, aiming to elucidate the ideas that emperors sought to convey through representations
of this deity. A particular focus is placed on comparing the depictions on coins and monuments
to uncover intentional divergences and discern the underlying causes behind behind them.supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovatio
Солиди Валентинијана II из Нишаве
No full textТоком 2017. године као случајан налаз пронађено је 5 солида, које
је Нишава избацила на обалу. Свих пет примерака типолошки су идентична и у питању су емисије Валентинијана II исковане у Триру, које се
датују у период 378-383. (RIC IX, pp. 23, no 49c). На аверсу приказан је
биста владар у полудементуму са бисерном дијадемом на глави, окренут
на десну страну, са легендом DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG. На реверсу су приказана два владара како седе један до другог и заједно држе
глоб, владар десно мањих је димензија, изнад и између њих приказана је
Викторија раширених крила и легенда VICTOR-IA AVGG.
Пронађени новац емитован је током заједничке владавине Грацијана,
Валентинијана II и Теодосија I, када је генерално стање на територији
Илирика било потпуно нестабилно, као последица Хадријанопољске
битке, обележено сталном борбом владара да очувају Царство и релативни мир од константних варварских претњи. Сходо предоченом, целокупно стање током овог периода види се и кроз новчану циркулацију
бронзаног новца на територија Наисуса, а и шире на простору Дакије,
која је готово на минимуму. Посебно је интересантно видети колика
је циркулација златног новца на територији Наисуса, пошто оптицаја
бронзаног новца готов да нема?
Такође, с обзиром на то да је свих пет солида типолошки идентично,
да су сви емисије ковнице Трир и да су пронађени на истом месту, значајно је изнети хипотезе о могућем контексту похрањивања овог новца
Jászladány axes from Northeastern Serbia: An insight into copper isotope analysis
No full textCopper axe-adzes of the Jászladány type are a prominent feature of Eneolithic material
culture, particularly in Southeastern Europe, with significant finds in Serbia. Characterized by
dual bits positioned horizontally and vertically relative to the shaft-hole, these tools are distribut-
ed across a wide territory, from the Carpathian Basin to the Balkans. In Serbia, six subtypes have
been identified, suggesting production in localized workshops. Their association with copper-rich
regions, particularly in Northeastern Serbia, supports a functional link to mining activities. Iso-
topic analyses of 14 axes from Eastern Serbia aimed to trace the origins of the copper used in their
production. The δ65Cu values revealed a preference for supergene ores, such as malachite and
azurite, indicating shallow mining during the mid-5th millennium BCE. A geographic variation in
isotopic signatures, with lower δ65Cu values in the Bor region compared to other areas, suggests
earlier or more intensive mining activity in this region. These findings refine the understanding
of copper exploitation patterns, highlighting a transition from oxide to sulfide mineral processing
post-2000 BCE. The study corroborates the hypothesis of local production of Jászladány-type
tools in the Central Balkans, aligning with new insights into the genesis of the Early Eneolithic
in this region. This research emphasizes the large-scale copper production in the Central Balkans
during the Early/Middle Eneolithic and its impact on regional metallurgy
Fouilles archéologiques et prospections à Caričin Grad (Justiniana Prima) en Serbie. Campagne 2023
No full textPlusieurs opérations se sont déroulées à Caričin Grad en 2023 : la poursuite de la fouille de l’édifice tétraconque de la Ville Basse (26 juin-30 juillet), les prospections géophysiques intra et extra muros ainsi que les prélèvements de sédiments dans deux lacs environnant le site (23-28 octobre)
Late Bronze Age Eponymic Site on the Danube: Insights from the Faunal Remains and Archaeological Features at Žuto Brdo Site
Get PDFArchaeological site Žuto brdo is located around the confluence of the Tumanska
river with the Danube, in eastern Serbia, just before the Iron Gates. The first archaeological excavations of Žuto brdo site took place at the very beginning of the 20th century, and later the site was excavated several times. During 2022, due to the construction of the motor road Požarevac - Veliko Gradište - Golubac, protective archaeological investigations were conducted by the Institute of Archaeology in Belgrade. During these excavations, a larger number of archaeological finds from the period of Late Bronze Age (Žuto brdo group) were discovered, as well as several finds from the period of Roman domination. The distribution and degree of fragmentation of the faunal and ceramic material indicated that the investigated area of the Žuto brdo archaeological site served as a garbage dump just beside a potential settlement.
The results of the archaeozoological analysis indicated that the most represented
were remains of domestic animals, that is, the remains of domestic cattle, caprines, domestic pigs and dogs. Wild mammals were represented with red deer, roe deer, wild boar,
European hare and auroch. Other archaeological material provided lot of fragmented pots
ornamented with typical rich decoration with white incrustation. Several anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figurines was found, as well as LBA amulets. Specific finds were presented by mold for typical lunular LBA pendants and, so far unique find of paleontological shell of the Potamides Bidentatus which could be first confirmation of fossil use, because shell tip is obviously used and numbed