This document summarizes archaeological research and efforts to popularize archaeology at the Archaeological Park and Scientific Research Centre of Viminacium in Serbia. It describes various archaeological findings uncovered through excavations including Roman baths, an aqueduct, a mausoleum with over 250 graves, an amphitheater, and a mammoth skeleton. It also details reconstruction and protection projects to preserve sites and engage visitors through activities like festivals that bring the Roman era to life. The goal is to make archaeology accessible and educate the public on the rich history of Viminacium.

1. Archaeological Park and Scientific andArchaeological Park and Scientific and
Research Centre Viminacium.Research Centre Viminacium.
A Model of Popularisation ofA Model of Popularisation of AArchaeologyrchaeology
The Dialogue with the Visitors
Milica Tapavički - Ilić
Archaeological Institute, Belgrade
April, 2012

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AERIAL PHOTO OF THE SITE VIMINACIUM

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THERMOELECTRIC POWER PLANT “KOSTOLAC”

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7. Research with georadar and magnetometer
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Research with GPS

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10. 10 The Celtic cemetery Pećine (4th – 3rd cent. BC)

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The Celtic cemetery Pećine (4th – 3rd cent. BC)

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Plan for the reconstruction of a Celtic – Scordiscian fortified settlement

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AERIAL PHOTO – VIEW AT CASTRUM FROM THE SOUTH

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georadar picture

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Roman aquaeduct during the
archaeological excavation – more
than 1,5 km of the aquaeduct was
explored

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The Roman aquaeduct

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By examining the calcination layer, one can determine chemical and
bacteriological water content, its flow-speed and the time of calcification.

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By calculating the quantity of water in the aquaeduct, one can also calculate
the number of inhabitants in Viminacium. It seems that it used to have at least
15.000 inhabitants, but most likely up to 30.000.

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Cutting and transport of the aquaeduct

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Ideal reconstruction of the aquaeduct

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ENTRANCE TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

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1 thermae
2 amphitheatrum
3 porta praetoria
4 mausoleum
5 domus scientiarum
Thermae

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The Roman baths in Summer 2003.

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The project of protecting the baths made in 2003.

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Building of the protective construction in 2004.

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The baths – view from the east

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The baths – view from the east

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FRIGIDARIUM

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Excavation under the protective construction in 2004.

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1 thermae
2 amphitheatrum
3 porta praetoria
4 mausoleum
5 domus scientiarumPorta praetoria

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PORTA PRAETORIA – THE NORTH GATE

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THE PROJECT OF PROTECTING PORTA PRAETORIA MADE IN 2003.

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Building of the protective construction over the porta praetoria in 2004.

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VIEW AT THE BATHS AND THE PORTA PRAETORIA FROM THE TOWER

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1 thermae
2 amphitheatrum
3 porta praetoria
4 mausoleum
5 domus scientiarum
Mausoleum

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THE ROMAN MAUSOLEUM
EXCAVATION 2003-2005
256 GRAVES WITH INHUMATION
52 GRAVES WITH CREMATION
CENTRAL BUSTUM

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THE PROJECT OF PROTECTING THE MAUSOLEUM MADE IN 2004.

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Building of the protective construction over the mausoleum in July 2005.

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THE ROMAN MAUSOLEUM

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ROMAN MAUSOLEUM – VIEW FROM THE NORTH

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ROMAN MAUSOLEUM – VIEW FROM THE SOUTH

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POSSIBLE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MAUSOLEUM

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A BRICK CONSTRUCTED GRAVE WITH FRESCO PAINTINGS EXCAVATED IN 2003.

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THE TUNNEL LEADING TO THE GRAVE WITH FRESCO PAINTINGS

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FRESCO PAINTINGS

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FRESCO PAINTINGS FROM THE GRAVE FOUND DURING THE EXCAVATION OF THE
SOUTHERN VIMINACIUM CEMETERIES IN THE EIGHTIES OF 20th CENTURY

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FRESCO PAINTINGS FROM THE
GRAVE FOUND DURING EXCAVATION
OF THE SOUTHERN VIMINACIUM IN
THE EIGHTIES OF 20th
CENTURY

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Amphitheatre

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Amphitheatar
According to the results
gained with georadar, the
dimensions of the
amphitheatre are 138 X 98
meters.
Georadar GPR

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AMPHITHEATER - SOUTHERN GATE

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AMPHITHEATER – VIEW FROM THE NORTH

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AMPHITHEATER - WESTERN GATE

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AMPHITHEATER – ARENA

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AMPHITHEATER – EASTERN GATE

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VIMINACIUM - DOMUS SCIENTIARUM (project 2005).

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VIMINACIUM DOMUS SCIENTIARUM - SUMMER 2011

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VIMINACIUM DOMUS SCIENTIARUM – THE WINE FESTIVAL

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ROMAN FESTIVAL AT VIMINACIUM

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ROMAN FESTIVAL AT VIMINACIUM

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Souvenirs – replicas of pottery items found at Viminacium

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Skeleton of a mammoth discovered
in June 2009.

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The protective construction over the mammoth skeleton mounted in July 2009.

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