Public Lecture by Dr. Tino Leleković from the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts on the topic Beyond the Frontier: New Discoveries and Insights into Roman Life along the Croatian Danube Limes

On Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at 1 pm, at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum in Sofia, 1 Atanas Burov Sq. (opposite the Presidency Building), Dr. Tino Leleković from the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts will hold a lecture on the roman culture in Croatia.

The lecture will focus on new insights into Roman daily life in the Croatian part of the Danube region. It will primarily present the latest findings from Limes sites, which significantly alter our understanding of the Roman frontier in this area. These discoveries open new avenues for further research and reflection on the Roman presence.

Applying non-invasive methods, such as LiDAR and geophysical surveys, has revealed a new dimension to our understanding. These methods demonstrate that the Roman frontier was not merely composed of isolated military installations but was a vibrant landscape filled with garrison settlements that evolved dynamically. The presence of these settlements along the Limes significantly reshapes our understanding of life along the Danube. Recent research has notably changed our perspective on the appearance and function of specific sites, challenging established views.

In addition to discussing the Limes, the results will be contextualized within a broader framework, particularly emphasizing new Roman findings in Illyricum.

Tino Leleković, born in 1977 in Ljubljana, is a Croatian archaeologist specializing in Roman archaeology. He completed his studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb. In 2011, he earned his PhD, focusing on the ancient cemeteries of Siscia and Mursa. He is a senior research associate at the Institute for Historical Sciences of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Leleković has led and participated in numerous archaeological projects, including research on the Danube Limes and ancient Mursa.

His international experience includes training in Austria, Italy, and Hungary. Leleković has authored papers and book chapters about Roman pottery, dietary habits along the Roman Limes, burial customs, rural landscapes, and Roman urbanism. His work has enriched the understanding of ancient life in Southern Pannonia.

The lecture will be presented in English. It is organized within the frame of Croatian Archaeological Heritage Days at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, November 6th - 8th, 2024.