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The excavation project is carried out in cooperation with the University of Sydney and the Archaeological Institute of Belgrade, in partnership with the Museum of Srem and the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Sremska Mitrovica, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information. jpg excavations "title =" ЕПА / Tytus Zmijewsk "/>
After the first successful phase, in 2017, an international team of experts and students continued its research on the Glac site, for which there is strong evidence that it hides a late Roman villa or late imperial palace.
The excavations that were subsequently discovered revealed mosaics and wall decorations made of expensive stone types. [19659002] The geophysical method of 2014 found that the remains of ancient architecture
The site lies about four kilometers from the former Sirmium, which was one of the four capitals of the Roman Empire at the end of the third and fourth century
In the writings of the Roman rulers of De Caesaribus, which are most often attributed it is claimed that the Emperor Maximian built a palace not far from Sirmium, where his parents lived. 59002] On the trail of this data and discovering a glorious stone at the site of Glac, archaeologists have assumed that it was precisely this place where the palace was located.
The project "Glac" involves archaeological excavations, scientific interpretation and conservation, as well as the creation of the School of Archeology.
The ultimate goal of the project is to present the richness of ancient heritage in this region, to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the cultural heritage and to support the tourism and economic development of the local community.
A documentary will also be shot to trace the scientific and cultural excavations and exchanges between the team and the local community for which Chris Davis is responsible for special effects for the films.
The second phase of the excavations began on June 4, the site closes on July 7 and the next phase is scheduled, as quoted by the University of Sydney, in September 2019
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