Heritage interpretation/presentation/tourism by Bojana Plemić
Memorijal Dragoslava Srejovića, Zbornik radova 5 - Zbornik radova Dragoslav Srejović i interdisciplinarnost, 2023
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Pristupačnost nasleđa za osobe sa invaliditetom jedan je od stalnih
problema koji zahteva specifi... more Pristupačnost nasleđa za osobe sa invaliditetom jedan je od stalnih
problema koji zahteva specifične metode za prevazilaženje brojnih barijera, sa ciljem da se ovim osobama omogući što kompletnija inkluzija u društvenu zajednicu. Pored ukazivanja na dobre prakse nekih od većih muzejskih institucija u tom segmentu, kao i pregleda stanja u domaćoj muzeologiji, ovom prilikom razmatrali smo i neke nove koncepte pristupačnosti. Inovativna upotreba GIS sistema, interdisciplinarni pristup ili direktna participacija u programima kojima se stiču čulna iskustva za bolju percepciju muzejskog sadržaja, uz razvoj novih tehnologija i pristupačnog interneta, neke su od perspektivnih
mogućnosti za rad domaćih stručnjaka na dugotrajnom procesu razvoja publike i posetilaca kulturnog nasleđa iz ove kategorije.
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The paper focuses on creative revitalization of industrial heritage sites i.e. breweries, mills, ... more The paper focuses on creative revitalization of industrial heritage sites i.e. breweries, mills, warehouses, so as to examine recent trends in establishing cultural hubs as designated spaces of tourist and hospitality offer in Belgrade. With the reference to Lefebvre, 'the space' is attached to the exploration of tourism experience within a particular niche. The paper primarily settles on the specific ambience and content foundin newly established tourist sights in Belgrade and pinpoints Sava Mala District, BIP Brewery complex, the Old Mill, BIGZ building, Dorćol Platz and the Old Brick Factory. Moreover, the critical approach includes references to different modes of reinterpreting and (mis) using potentials of such cultural heritage in order to suit tourism and hospitality industry. Consequently, the aim is to discuss possible outcomes of these ambiguous platforms in relation to the notions of authenticity, commodification, gentrification and urban development.
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Abstract:
The most significant segment of Serbia’s tourist offer are attractions of cultural
an... more Abstract:
The most significant segment of Serbia’s tourist offer are attractions of cultural
and historical heritage such as archaeological sites, medieval monasteries and
fortified cities, artillery fortifications, etc. When it comes to archaeological
remains, except for several prehistoric sites, such as Lepenski Vir, Vinča or
Drenovac, the heritage of Roman domination has the greatest potential for
tourism in Serbia. By linking the sites such as Sirmium, Viminacium, a Roman
memorial plaque known as “Tabula Traiana” and Trajan’s Bridge, Šarkamen,
Naisus along with Mediana, Justiniana Prima, Dijana Karataš, Kale Krševica,
Hisar and Drenovac a cultural route has been created (The Roman Emperors
Route) that leads travelers through the time when the Danube was the eastern
border of the Roman Empire. In this paper, the authors discuss some issues related
to presentation and interpretation of Serbian archaeological sites in tourism,
emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interpretation for the experience
of visitors and tourists. It should be kept in mind that archaeological sites are
not visited only by (mass) tourists who are partially interested in sightseeing,
but also by travelers who choose Serbia because of those attractions. In that
case, it is about archaeological tourism or the so-called archaeotourism, as a
specific form of cultural tourism, which requires an adequate variety of quality
interpretation in situ.
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GIVING GIFTS
TO GOD:
EVIDENCES OF VOTIVE OFFERINGS IN THE
SANCTUARIES, TEMPLES AND CHURCHES
Proce... more GIVING GIFTS
TO GOD:
EVIDENCES OF VOTIVE OFFERINGS IN THE
SANCTUARIES, TEMPLES AND CHURCHES
Proceedings of the 1st (Kokino: archaeological and astronomical aspects
- parallels and experience) & 2nd (Kokino:Giving gifts to God)
International Conferences held in Skopje & Kumanovo, 2016-2017
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Abstract: After a decade of waiting, in
autumn of 2017, Belgrade got a new shopping
centre in Raj... more Abstract: After a decade of waiting, in
autumn of 2017, Belgrade got a new shopping
centre in Rajićeva Street, constructed on
the site of the former trolley-bus turnaround.
Given its specific location, preliminary archeological
excavations had been conducted up to
the construction revealing significant remains
of Roman Singidunum: a fragment of a ditch
around fortification of Legio IV Flavia Felix,
traces of an ancient street as well as the stone
substructures of the paved square in front of
the castrum. Probably motivated by examples
of good practice in conserving archeological
heritage in situ, i.e. its integration into modern
edifices of urban nuclei all over Europe, the authorities
exhibited the excavated artifacts in the
glass basins of the shopping mall’s entrance in
Knez Mihailova Street. However, soon after the
opening, the display was affected by condensation
formed on the window panes, which later
had to be removed. To our knowledge, this is
not in situ exhibition since only partial reconstruction
of the aforementioned ancient street
is presented, whereas the exhibited fragments
of architecture decoration originate from other
archeological sites of Roman Singidunum. The
overall impression is marred by the absence
of a sign or notice board as well as the missed
opportunity to apply new technologies (interactive
panels, holograms etc.) in reconstructing
ancient atmosphere which might have contributed
significantly to the display’s attractiveness.
Instead, it rather testifies to the utter
e, whereas the poor presentation has significantly reduced its potential to become an archeological tourist
hot spot of Belgrade, i.e. the itinerary entitled
‘’Walk through Ancient Singidunum’’.
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Heritage interpretation/presentation/tourism by Bojana Plemić
problema koji zahteva specifične metode za prevazilaženje brojnih barijera, sa ciljem da se ovim osobama omogući što kompletnija inkluzija u društvenu zajednicu. Pored ukazivanja na dobre prakse nekih od većih muzejskih institucija u tom segmentu, kao i pregleda stanja u domaćoj muzeologiji, ovom prilikom razmatrali smo i neke nove koncepte pristupačnosti. Inovativna upotreba GIS sistema, interdisciplinarni pristup ili direktna participacija u programima kojima se stiču čulna iskustva za bolju percepciju muzejskog sadržaja, uz razvoj novih tehnologija i pristupačnog interneta, neke su od perspektivnih
mogućnosti za rad domaćih stručnjaka na dugotrajnom procesu razvoja publike i posetilaca kulturnog nasleđa iz ove kategorije.
The most significant segment of Serbia’s tourist offer are attractions of cultural
and historical heritage such as archaeological sites, medieval monasteries and
fortified cities, artillery fortifications, etc. When it comes to archaeological
remains, except for several prehistoric sites, such as Lepenski Vir, Vinča or
Drenovac, the heritage of Roman domination has the greatest potential for
tourism in Serbia. By linking the sites such as Sirmium, Viminacium, a Roman
memorial plaque known as “Tabula Traiana” and Trajan’s Bridge, Šarkamen,
Naisus along with Mediana, Justiniana Prima, Dijana Karataš, Kale Krševica,
Hisar and Drenovac a cultural route has been created (The Roman Emperors
Route) that leads travelers through the time when the Danube was the eastern
border of the Roman Empire. In this paper, the authors discuss some issues related
to presentation and interpretation of Serbian archaeological sites in tourism,
emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interpretation for the experience
of visitors and tourists. It should be kept in mind that archaeological sites are
not visited only by (mass) tourists who are partially interested in sightseeing,
but also by travelers who choose Serbia because of those attractions. In that
case, it is about archaeological tourism or the so-called archaeotourism, as a
specific form of cultural tourism, which requires an adequate variety of quality
interpretation in situ.
TO GOD:
EVIDENCES OF VOTIVE OFFERINGS IN THE
SANCTUARIES, TEMPLES AND CHURCHES
Proceedings of the 1st (Kokino: archaeological and astronomical aspects
- parallels and experience) & 2nd (Kokino:Giving gifts to God)
International Conferences held in Skopje & Kumanovo, 2016-2017
autumn of 2017, Belgrade got a new shopping
centre in Rajićeva Street, constructed on
the site of the former trolley-bus turnaround.
Given its specific location, preliminary archeological
excavations had been conducted up to
the construction revealing significant remains
of Roman Singidunum: a fragment of a ditch
around fortification of Legio IV Flavia Felix,
traces of an ancient street as well as the stone
substructures of the paved square in front of
the castrum. Probably motivated by examples
of good practice in conserving archeological
heritage in situ, i.e. its integration into modern
edifices of urban nuclei all over Europe, the authorities
exhibited the excavated artifacts in the
glass basins of the shopping mall’s entrance in
Knez Mihailova Street. However, soon after the
opening, the display was affected by condensation
formed on the window panes, which later
had to be removed. To our knowledge, this is
not in situ exhibition since only partial reconstruction
of the aforementioned ancient street
is presented, whereas the exhibited fragments
of architecture decoration originate from other
archeological sites of Roman Singidunum. The
overall impression is marred by the absence
of a sign or notice board as well as the missed
opportunity to apply new technologies (interactive
panels, holograms etc.) in reconstructing
ancient atmosphere which might have contributed
significantly to the display’s attractiveness.
Instead, it rather testifies to the utter
e, whereas the poor presentation has significantly reduced its potential to become an archeological tourist
hot spot of Belgrade, i.e. the itinerary entitled
‘’Walk through Ancient Singidunum’’.
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Muzeji / Museums by Bojana Plemić
problema koji zahteva specifične metode za prevazilaženje brojnih barijera, sa ciljem da se ovim osobama omogući što kompletnija inkluzija u društvenu zajednicu. Pored ukazivanja na dobre prakse nekih od većih muzejskih institucija u tom segmentu, kao i pregleda stanja u domaćoj muzeologiji, ovom prilikom razmatrali smo i neke nove koncepte pristupačnosti. Inovativna upotreba GIS sistema, interdisciplinarni pristup ili direktna participacija u programima kojima se stiču čulna iskustva za bolju percepciju muzejskog sadržaja, uz razvoj novih tehnologija i pristupačnog interneta, neke su od perspektivnih
mogućnosti za rad domaćih stručnjaka na dugotrajnom procesu razvoja publike i posetilaca kulturnog nasleđa iz ove kategorije.
The most significant segment of Serbia’s tourist offer are attractions of cultural
and historical heritage such as archaeological sites, medieval monasteries and
fortified cities, artillery fortifications, etc. When it comes to archaeological
remains, except for several prehistoric sites, such as Lepenski Vir, Vinča or
Drenovac, the heritage of Roman domination has the greatest potential for
tourism in Serbia. By linking the sites such as Sirmium, Viminacium, a Roman
memorial plaque known as “Tabula Traiana” and Trajan’s Bridge, Šarkamen,
Naisus along with Mediana, Justiniana Prima, Dijana Karataš, Kale Krševica,
Hisar and Drenovac a cultural route has been created (The Roman Emperors
Route) that leads travelers through the time when the Danube was the eastern
border of the Roman Empire. In this paper, the authors discuss some issues related
to presentation and interpretation of Serbian archaeological sites in tourism,
emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interpretation for the experience
of visitors and tourists. It should be kept in mind that archaeological sites are
not visited only by (mass) tourists who are partially interested in sightseeing,
but also by travelers who choose Serbia because of those attractions. In that
case, it is about archaeological tourism or the so-called archaeotourism, as a
specific form of cultural tourism, which requires an adequate variety of quality
interpretation in situ.
TO GOD:
EVIDENCES OF VOTIVE OFFERINGS IN THE
SANCTUARIES, TEMPLES AND CHURCHES
Proceedings of the 1st (Kokino: archaeological and astronomical aspects
- parallels and experience) & 2nd (Kokino:Giving gifts to God)
International Conferences held in Skopje & Kumanovo, 2016-2017
autumn of 2017, Belgrade got a new shopping
centre in Rajićeva Street, constructed on
the site of the former trolley-bus turnaround.
Given its specific location, preliminary archeological
excavations had been conducted up to
the construction revealing significant remains
of Roman Singidunum: a fragment of a ditch
around fortification of Legio IV Flavia Felix,
traces of an ancient street as well as the stone
substructures of the paved square in front of
the castrum. Probably motivated by examples
of good practice in conserving archeological
heritage in situ, i.e. its integration into modern
edifices of urban nuclei all over Europe, the authorities
exhibited the excavated artifacts in the
glass basins of the shopping mall’s entrance in
Knez Mihailova Street. However, soon after the
opening, the display was affected by condensation
formed on the window panes, which later
had to be removed. To our knowledge, this is
not in situ exhibition since only partial reconstruction
of the aforementioned ancient street
is presented, whereas the exhibited fragments
of architecture decoration originate from other
archeological sites of Roman Singidunum. The
overall impression is marred by the absence
of a sign or notice board as well as the missed
opportunity to apply new technologies (interactive
panels, holograms etc.) in reconstructing
ancient atmosphere which might have contributed
significantly to the display’s attractiveness.
Instead, it rather testifies to the utter
e, whereas the poor presentation has significantly reduced its potential to become an archeological tourist
hot spot of Belgrade, i.e. the itinerary entitled
‘’Walk through Ancient Singidunum’’.
(Timacum Minus), as well as up to now somewhat less represented in the literature - the site of Mogile in the village of Nozrina near Aleksinac, or the site under Karađorđevo brdo near Paraćin. Since finds from these places almost always include reliefs with representations of Zeus/Jupiter and Hera/Juno, as well as monuments with representations of the Thracian horseman, this was probably due to the influence of Thracian cult practice. In addition, the monuments of Mithras and Apollo
are noted, as another indicator of possible religious impact from the province of Thrace, where the community of Apollo and the Thracian horseman as well as the cult of Mithras were widespread.
Such influences could have been brought by the soldiers of the cohort I Thracum Syriaca stationed in Ravna, while later, cohort II Aurelia Dardanorum was stationed there and in the nearby Roman mansio Praesidium Pompei. Also, bearing in mind the characteristics of Greek inscriptions from these monuments, with numerous confirmations of prevalence of the mentioned cults in the areas of Serdica and Pautalia, we assume that this may be ascribed to the practice of dedicands originating
from those regions.
various standpoints, the definitive answers to the question of their nature have not yet been reached. One of the key reasons
that can be distinguished with regard to this is the lack of insight into the archaeological context since, in comparison to
the total number of these artefacts, a small percentage of the samples have been found during archaeological excavations.
As the more recent corpora of lead icons points to the conclusion that a significant number originates from the area of the province
of Pannonia Inferior, especially its south-eastern part (today`s Srem, Mačva and Posavina), in this paper we have tried to establish
at least the widest context they belonged to. Thus, based on the place where they were found, and considering the basic features
of the site where it was possible, we investigated whether they belonged to a settlement, necropolis or military setting.
Consequently, we concluded that the civil context was dominant in this geographic area in the case of the finds of the so-called
Danubian Horseman cult, while we also determined which type of icons were the most prevalent. As the concentration of the lead
plaques in this area surpasses the other Danubian provinces, we recognise new possibilities for the interpretation of their function
as well as the dating of particular series.
characteristics of these smaller dimension objects, we see the possibility of their cult nature. Thus, the depiction on the plate with a nude male figure with the spear and shield is identified as an artistic presentation
of the god Mars. Taking into account the shorter coiffure with signs of stylisation on the bust mentioned above, we assume that it presents a male figure, but due to the poor preservation, it is impossible to identify
it. Finally, thanks to a typical melon (melonen) coiffure and accessory on the top of the head resembling a high raised diadem or krobylos, we have made a connection between the head of the figurine and female
facial features of the iconography of the goddess Venus.
horsemen lead plaques, coming from the territory of Serbia, primarily from the area of Srem, which are ending up, in large numbers, on European antiques market and in private collections. Thus, by reviewing three large synthetic corpora of these findings, as well as relevant data in recent literature, we came to an approximate number of 1300-1450 pieces belonging to private collections, whether published or not. Such a situation was caused, among other things, by decades of inaccuracy and lack of interest by competent authorities regarding the questions
of looting of archaeological heritage. Therefore, we should not be surprised that foreign analyses state that the search and trade of archaeological artefacts in Serbia have reached “industrial proportions”. One part of this “industry” resulted in the situation that approximately 85% of Danubian horsemen lead plaques are in private collections, and about 74% of them are abroad, while only around 100 of them are kept in Serbia’s museums.
Accordingly, on this occasion, we drew attention to the ways of their
distribution, and the likely existence of developing chains for such a trade, with a special reference to the growing role of the Internet and various types of online communication in these processes. Considering that the biggest consequence of illegal searchers’ activities is the devastation of archaeological sites, which causes the lack of valuable knowledge that an archaeological context itself can provide us in terms of this cult’s perceptions, we considered the extent to which this situation has contributed to the loss of scientific discourse. Since the number
of unpublished findings of lead icons from private collections is quite high, the question arises as to how realistic it is at the moment to talk about a final typology, iconographic variants or chronic lack of inscriptions which are the source of many doubts for researchers of this mysterious cult. With another reminder ofthe obligations of the authorities and heritage professionals, and the legal framework
related to the issues presented here, we hope that this paper can be a kind of appeal about the need to stop the negative trends presented here in terms not only of the Danubian horsemen lead icons “export’, but also other archaeological findings from the territory of Serbia.
However, the comparison with the closest iconographic analogies of the representations of triple Hecate known as τρίμορφος (triple-bodied) resulted in conclusion that Hecate from the Museum in Smederevo has exceptional similarities with the iconography of triple Hecate known as τρικέφαλος, i.e. τριπρόσωπος. These are representations of Hecate with three heads or one head and three faces placed on a column. Thanks to distinctive details of iconography of the mentioned group whose specimens mostly come from the islands of Delos and Rhodes and from Athens we came to conclusion that iconography of triple-headed Hecate from the Museum in Smederevo could originate just from these models. This is suggested by the following characteristics: on all mentioned examples and on our statuette as well the faces are modeled in pronouncedly different manner showing diverse mental states; also all specimens have distinct hairstyle with highly placed plaits, which are covering ears and falling freely on the lower section of the column and one joint vessel. According to these characteristics they distinguish from other iconographic examples of triple Hecate of the τρίμορφος type. Considering everything mentioned above we could confi rm the opinion of earlier scholars that it is the object, which was most probably imported from some importantcenter of the Hellenistic art."
Probably the silver itself, from the mines of Upper Moesia to Dalmatia. Monuments that we have mentioned represents multiple evidence of Diana’s function as a protector of silver at the territory
of Serbia or the possibility that the mining in areas rich in silver was undertaken under the protection
of the Goddess. This aspect of her cult also points to the fact that in our territory Diana was respected
as the original Roman deity, unlike the neighboring regions, especially Dalmatia, where she mainly represented interpretatio romana of local deity of nature.
This paper is an attempt to explore the essence of this cult within these findings, in order to learn more about the possible nature of the Hecate cult in Serbia. The architrave from Singidunum probably testifies to the existence of a small temple dedicated to Hecate as a deity of roads and crossroads, known as Trivia in Roman mythology. It bears a dedication made by soldiers of the IV Flavia Legion stationed in Singidunum, possibly originating from Hellenized areas in the south. A second finding of a Hecate cult statuette represents a three-faced head now preserved in the Museum in Smederevo. It may relate to the ancient custom of erecting statues of Hecate at intersections or within household shrines as protection from evil forces for travelers and members of the family. The unknown origin and context in which the statue once may have stood is an additional disadvantage in discovering its true meaning. As for the third finding, a votive relief from Rgotina, which represents Hecate with three bodies and three heads, it is safer to assume that it was part of a home altar, set perhaps at the house entrance as protection for the family and hearth, which is additionally confirmed by the dedicant’s inscription. The molded clay medallion from Ulpiana with the image of the triple Hecate had a similar protective function.
Although these findings represent the entire repertoire of Hecate cult findings from Serbia known to us, the diverse meanings and functions of this deity prompt us to discuss here a few additional findings. These are a circular plate with three female deities from the Crvena Livada site near Jagodina and a bronze fibula in the form of a rabbit from Singidunum. Their iconographic characteristics may also be linked to the cult of Hecate.
Given that existing material does not allow safer consideration of the existence of Hecate cult in our country, these assumptions may guide further research and the evaluation of new findings from Serbia on their own terms.
interpretation of the past, implying the mutual education of archaeological heritage professionals and the community
itself. The focus of such an approach is particularly the younger population, targeted through schools and teachers, as an
involvement priority. Though we cannot talk about the systematic development of the community archaeology in Serbia,
there have been some lasting benefits achieved through participatory programmes targeted at the education of youth.
They could serve as representative models for the development of a suitable methodology that we have recognized as a
possible addition to the archaeology dissemination, which is missing in the general education in Serbia. On this occasion,
we will point out some practices conducted in the Viminacium archaeological park, through children’s camps and work-
shops, the Young Romans programme and tourism student internships. Thanks to maintaining the continuous process
of their realization and widening the scope of partners` network as well as insisting on permanent cooperation with the
representatives of the official formal education, the benefits of this methodology can be raised to the national level. Thus
the knowledge about archaeology and the values of cultural heritage can be implemented into the formal educational
system from the earliest age to student days, which would ensure that those with appropriate interest may choose the
professions related to heritage more easily. In addition, the whole genera