Archaeology in the Balkans has long been shaped by the geopolitical and imperial ambitions of Austria(-Hungary), France, Italy, and Germany. From the 1860s to 1941, these powers conducted extensive research in Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia, driven by various political and economic interests. The project explores how these historical contexts influenced archaeological practices. Sources are publications and archives in the respective countries. Results are also visualized in maps. The project seeks to heighten public awareness of archaeology’s dependence on historical context and local collaboration through conferences, workshops, and exhibitions.
 

Head of Project: Maximilian Georg
Cooperation: University of Ljubljana
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Duration: 1 October 2024–30 September 2026

Cooperation Partner:
Department of Archaeology, University of Ljubljana (Predrag Novaković)