Conference Presentations by Goran Skelac
Prehistoric communities used a variety of raw materials, stone, flint, bone, wood, clay… for a va... more Prehistoric communities used a variety of raw materials, stone, flint, bone, wood, clay… for a variety of purposes. The exact mode of use is the most fascinating, yet most difficult part of their analyses is interpreting their function. Microscopic usewear analyses, developed since mid-20th century, represent in modern archaeology an essential part of functional investigations. The methodology and technology applied are constantly improving and a wide range of diverse analyses conducted so far changed significantly our knowledge on various activities practiced by prehistoric communities. However, practical and financial problems – availability of adequate equipment, transport and manipulation of badly preserved artefacts, time-consuming nature of microscopic research – restrict the use of microscops for selected items only. However, this must not mean that the analysis should end with typological classification. Low magnification observations should be applied on all artefacts and may be particularly useful for more acccurate identification of use, recognition of new possible tools, and for selecting adequate samples for microscopic analysis. In this paper, several case studies related to prehistoric bone artefacts will be presented.
Papers by Goran Skelac
Tijekom travnja i svibnja 2005. provedena su na Aseriji prva geofizička istraživanja s georadarom... more Tijekom travnja i svibnja 2005. provedena su na Aseriji prva geofizička istraživanja s georadarom. Cilj istraživanja bio je detektiranje čvrstih podzemnih struktura odnosno zidova i drugih ostataka arhitektonskih objekata i njihovo sustavno kartiranje. Riječ je o lokalitetu površine od gotovo 8 ha (80 000 m2), a mogućnost kartiranja i proučavanja arhitekture, ili faza arhitekture, prije samog arheološkog zahvata čini se vrlo korisnom i racionalnom.The first geophysical investigations using geo-radar were performed in April and May 2005. The aim was to detect solid underground elements, such as walls and other remains of architectural structures, and to map them systematically. As this is a site with a surface area of almost 8 hectares (80,000 m2), the possibility of mapping and studying the architecture or architectural phases prior to archaeological procedures seemed highly useful and rational
U radu se ukratko navode rezultati terenskoga rada na Palagruži tijekom rujna 2003. koji je nasta... more U radu se ukratko navode rezultati terenskoga rada na Palagruži tijekom rujna 2003. koji je nastavak radova obavljenih 1996. i 2002. Opisuje se nalaz ulomaka keramičkoga cjedila iz ranoga neolitičkog razdoblja na položaju Jonkova njiva, nalazi kasnoantičke arhitekture («utvrde») otkriveni ispred crkve sv. Mihovila te brojni nalazi, osobito grčke i helenističke keramike, na južnoj padini koji također potvrđuju postojanje Diomedova svetišta na Palagruži. Georadarska prospekcija pokazala je da ispod kamenog pločnika za sakupljanje kišnice postoje stariji arhitektonski ostaci. Na Palagruži se postavljaju trojezične ploče koje upozoravaju posjetioce na važnost njezina očuvanja. Započet je i rad na projektu uređenja Salamandrije i arheološke zbirke u svjetioniku.This work briefly outlines the results of field work on the island of Palagruža conducted in September 2003 which was a resumption of works that commenced in 1996 and 2002. There are descriptions of the fragment of a ceramic strai...
mately dated to the middle of the 4 th century AD. The hoard is most likely linked to the hectic ... more mately dated to the middle of the 4 th century AD. The hoard is most likely linked to the hectic final quarter of the 4 th century, when various barbarian hordes sacked cities in southern Pannonia after the Battle of Hadrianapolis in 378.
Prilikom izvedbe za{titnih arheolo{kih iskopavanja na budu}oj trasi magistralnog plinovoda Beli{}... more Prilikom izvedbe za{titnih arheolo{kih iskopavanja na budu}oj trasi magistralnog plinovoda Beli{}e -Osijek, tijekom rujna i listopada 2006. godine, istra`en je i lokalitet Ciglana -Zeleno polje, koji se nalazi na podru~ju osje~kog Donjega grada. Ovaj arheolo{ki iznimno bogat lokalitet je smje{ten na povi{enom polo`aju odnosno rije~noj terasi Drave s nadmorskom visinom od 92 metra, {to odgovara kotama drugih naseobinskih nalazi{ta u Osijeku pa se pretpostavlja da je to bila sigurna visina do koje nije dosezao najve}i vodostaj rijeke. U istra`ivanjima su prona|eni ostaci paljevinskog groblja kulture Ju`nopanonske inkrustrirane keramike iz razdoblja srednjeg bron~anog doba, te naseobinski objekti starijeg i mla|eg `eljeznog doba, rimskog perioda te ranog srednjeg vijeka (SKELAC 2007(SKELAC : 32, 2007a: 20): 20). Latenski horizont zastupljen je s dva objekta; ukopani objekt SJ 006, koji je definiran kao radni prostor te objekt SJ 036 kojeg predstavljaju ostaci podnice nadzemne ku}e, pravokutne osnove.
This work briefly outlines the results of field work on the island of Palagruža conducted in Sept... more This work briefly outlines the results of field work on the island of Palagruža conducted in September 2003 which was a resumption of works that commenced in 1996 and 2002. There are descriptions of the fragment of a ceramic strainer from the early Neolithic period found at Jonkova njiva, Late Roman architecture (“fortification”) discovered in front of the Church of St. Michael, and numerous finds, particularly of Greek and Hellenistic pottery, on the southern slope, which also confirms the existence of a Diomedes sanctuary on Palagruža. Georadar remote sensing has shown that there are older architectural remains under the stone pavement used to collect rainwater. Signs in three languages have been posted to caution visitors of the importance of their preservation. Works have also commenced on the project to landscape Salamandrija and set up an archeological collection in the lighthouse.
Uvod Arheološko nalazište Vojvodine smješteno je između sela Migalovci i Ruševo u općini Čaglin u... more Uvod Arheološko nalazište Vojvodine smješteno je između sela Migalovci i Ruševo u općini Čaglin u Požeško–slavon� skoj županiji (sl. 1).1 Riječ je o brežuljkastom, šumovitom području između istočnog ruba Požeške kotline i sjevernih obronaka Dilj gore (sl. 2). Sam toponim Vojvodine odnosi se na udolinu koja se proteže od vrha Fjerića na južnoj strani (270,3 m n.v.) te se blago spušta prema sjeveru, gdje se suža� va između brežuljaka Goleš i Lazine (sl. 3). Između ovih bre� žuljaka prolazi poljski put koji je, ujedno, i najlakši pristup ovom nalazištu. Veći dio područja Vojvodine do nedavno je bio obrađivan, dok je danas uglavnom zapušten. Sama nekropola smještena je na sjeverozapadnom rubu današnje udoline. Opća stratigrafija ovog lokaliteta relativno je kompleks�
Zastitnim istraživanjima na lokalitetu Vojvodine–Migalovci istražena je nekropola s 27 žarnih gro... more Zastitnim istraživanjima na lokalitetu Vojvodine–Migalovci istražena je nekropola s 27 žarnih grobova iz razdoblja pocetka kulture polja sa žarama. Rijec je o iznimno kompleksnom nalazistu na kojem su utvrđeni kulturni elementi cetiriju razlicitih kulturnih grupa. Nekropola je datirana u razdoblje Ha A1 ili okvirno u 12. st. pr. Kr.
During the period from 03th of March to 12th of March, 2010, team of researchers specialized in a... more During the period from 03th of March to 12th of March, 2010, team of researchers specialized in archaeological geophysical surveying from company Geoarheo d.o.o. from Zagreb, Croatia (and associates) carried out geophysical survey at location St.Paul’s and St. Agathas Catacombs and the surrounding streets at Rabat, Malta. Survey was based on principles of archaeological geophysics i.e.with dense grid of profiles producing high resolution 3D results with possibility to present and interpret such results to archaeologists. Objective of GPR survey was to detect and map extends of catacombs and other underground features for further archaeological research. St. Paul’s catacombs are largest early Christian cemetery at Malta, dating roughly from 4 – 9 century AD, presenting one of most significant archaeological sites from this period. Carved in a soft in (upper) coralline limestone which is the topmost formation of the Maltese layer cake. This formation is mostly made up of shallow marin...
Opvscvla archaeologica, 2004
U radu se ukratko navode rezultati terenskog rada na Palagruži tijekom rujna 2003. koji je nastav... more U radu se ukratko navode rezultati terenskog rada na Palagruži tijekom rujna 2003. koji je nastavak radova obavljenih 1996. i 2002. Opisuju se nalaz ulomka keramickog cijediljka iz ranoga neolitickog razdoblja na položaju Jonkova njiva, nalazi kasnoanticke arhitekture ("utvrde") otkriveni ispred crkve sv. Mihovila te brojni nalazi, osobito grcke i helenisticke keramike, na južnoj padini koji također potvrđuju postojanje Diomedova svetista na Palagruži. Georadarska prospekcija pokazala je da ispod kamenog plocnika za sakupljanje kisnice postoji stariji arhitektonski ostaci. Na Palagruži su postavljene trojezicne ploce koje upozoravaju posjetioce na važnost njezina ocuvanja. Zapocet je ii rad na projektu uređenja Salamandrije i arheoloske zbirke u svjetioniku.
Documenta Praehistorica
The paper provides a detailed overview of new radiocarbon dates, stable isotopes, and anthropolog... more The paper provides a detailed overview of new radiocarbon dates, stable isotopes, and anthropological information obtained on prehistoric human remains (mostly Neolithic) from the Balkans and southwestern Carpathian Basin. It covers a large chronological sequence from the Mesolithic to the Bronze Age (9746–2628 cal BC), which encompasses different archaeological cultures. In total 76 radiocarbon dates deriving from 27 sites were obtained, coupled with new isotopic (n=34) and anthropological (n=33) data. The results filled the gaps in some of the older interpretations, but also produced new insights regarding chronology, health, and diet, leaving a strong baseline for all future research into Neolithic lifestyles.
LATENSKI NALAZI S LOKALITETA CIGLANA -ZELENO POLJE U OSIJEKU UDK 903 »638« (36:497.5) Stru~ni rad... more LATENSKI NALAZI S LOKALITETA CIGLANA -ZELENO POLJE U OSIJEKU UDK 903 »638« (36:497.5) Stru~ni rad U radu su obraðeni keramièki i metalni nalazi koji potjeèu iz dva kasnolatenska objekta pronaðena na lokalitetu Ciglana -Zeleno polje u Osijeku te se na osnovi usporedbe s drugim naseobinskim lokalitetima interpretira kontekst nalaza. Sl. 2. Arheolo{ko istra`ivanje na trasi plinovoda Fig. 2. Excavation at the course of the gas pipeline Sl. 3. Istra`eni jamski objekt SJ 006 Fig. 3. Excavated dug-in structure SJ 006
Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2011, 2011
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Conference Presentations by Goran Skelac
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