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Pakoštane – presentation and valorization of archaeological material from the Roman port

Owing to excellent cooperation of the Pakoštane Municipality and the Department of Archaeology of the University of Zadar two campaigns of underwater archaeological explorations were undertaken in Pakoška vala in 2004 and 2005. A thick cultural layer of previously unknown Roman port was discovered on that occasion. In addition, remains of a late antique ship were discovered as well. Although only a small segment of the underwater site was explored, rich and diverse archaeological material was discovered. This abundance of underwater cultural heritage attracted great attention of the local community which financed the explorations. At the same time an idea about forming a local collection was born so that archaeological material from the Roman port was temporarily exhibited in the townhall of Pakoštane. This material will be permanently housed and presented in the local museum which is in the process of founding. Underwater archaeological explorations in the Bay of Pakoštane yielded good cooperation between the Croatian scientists and international colleagues, especially the ones from CNRS - Centre Camille Jullian, Aix-en-Provence. Pakoštane represents an excellent example of how a local community takes care of its cultural heritage.

Pakoštane; Underwater Archaeology; Roman Port

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