Vršac (Serbia), July 21 - 30, 2026
Erasmus+ Programme
[BIP-ID-2025-1-SI01-KA131_HED-000326534-8]
Partners:
Department of Archaeology, University of Ljubljana (coordinator),
Department of Archaeology, University of Belgrade,
Department of Archaeology, University of Zagreb
Field School in Non-Invasive Methods in Landscape Archaeology
Theoretical introduction and practical course on non-invasive and remote sensing methods in landscape archaeology, aimed at students in their first years of a BA in archaeology. The course will be held in Vršac (Serbia) between 21st and 30th of July, 2026. The course is directed by Prof. Predrag Novaković, University of Ljubljana.
Participants will receive 3 ECTS points. Certificates will be issued by the University of Belgrade. The course will be taught in English and in Serbian, Croatian and Slovene (as assisting languages).
PROGRAM
16.7.2026 (Virtual lectures, 12.00)
a) Archaeology of the Vršac area (D. Jovanović)
b) Introduction to the field school (P. Novaković)
c) Archaeological systematic survey (P. Novaković)
d) Remote sensing in archaeology (A. Stamenković)
LINK: https://meet.jit.si/ERASMUS_non-invasive-archaeology
20.7.2026 Arrival of the participants (afternoon)
21.7.2026
a) Spatial and Landscape Archaeology (P. Novaković)
b) Aerial photography in archaeology (A. Stamenković)
c) Visit to the City Museum Vršac (Dragan Jovanović)
b) Fieldwork: demonstration and testing (P. Novaković, Č. Lorber)
22.7.2026
a) Field exercises: systematic surface survey (extensive sampling)
b) LIDAR and Satellite Imagery in Archaeology (A. Stamenković)
c) Aerial Archaeology of Banat (D. Grosman)
23.7.2026
Field exercises: systematic surface survey (extensive and grid sampling)
24.7.2026
a) Field exercises: systematic surface survey (extensive and grid sampling)
b) LIDAR recording of Roman quarry (A. Kaljanac)
c) Preliminary processing of finds
25.7.2026
a) Field exercises: subsurface surveys
b) Preliminary processing of finds
26.7.2026 Excursion to Lepenski vir and Viminacium
27.7.2026
a) Field exercises: subsurface surveys (extensive and grid sampling)
b) Preliminary processing of finds
28.7.2026
a) Preliminary processing and analysis of finds
b) Work on documentation, digital archives and report
29.7.2026
a) Preliminary processing and analysis of finds
b) Work on documentation, digital archives and report
30.7.2026
a) Preliminary processing and analysis of finds
b) Work on documentation, digital archives and report
31.7.2026 Departure
Additional information
1. Accommodation for all participants will be at Apartments 135 in Vršac (airconditioned rooms with 2-3 beds). Meals will be ordered daily from the take-away restaurant.
2. Necessary or recommended personal equipment:
- small notebook + pencils, ball-point pens etc.
- appropriate field shoes and long trousers
- work gloves
- sun protection (caps, hats, sun block )
- protection against mosquitos (recommended)
- personal hygiene kit
- water bottle
- European Health Insurance card (for mobility students only)
- personal documents (identity cards, passports)
