Cetina: a lost prehistoric landscape

March 3 2005 by Professor Vincent Gaffney

(Director, The Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity, University of Birmingham will talk about this fascinating and mysterious area of Croatia sharing with his audience some of his experiences through slides, video and discussion.)

‘Cetina: a lost prehistoric landscape’

The Cetina Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Croatia. It is also one of the most mysterious. Over the last 10 years a remarkable series of archaeological finds including dozens of prehistoric swords, axes and helmets has emerged from the river. Inspired by these finds, the Croatian Museum of Archaeological Monuments, along with the University of Birmingham, has begun a programme of exploration in the valley and now suspect that it contains one of the best preserved prehistoric landscapes in Europe. The lecture will present some of the finds and the dramatic aerial photographs of the region currently being taken as part of the research project. There will also be a video that features divers pulling swords out of riverbanks!

18:30 Thursday 3 March at the Croatian Embassy, 19-21 Conway Street, London

ALL WELCOME – WINE WILL BE SERVED