Theme:
1. Artefacts, Buildings & Ecofacts
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Stone, Brick and Mortar: Architecture of the Early Medieval Period in the Balkans
Content:
The session “stone, brick and mortar” focuses on the architecture of the early medieval period (5th-10th centuries) in the Balkans. During this period, we notice a blooming of architecture in both sacral and secular buildings throughout the Balkans. Moreover, castles on high peaks were being reconstructed and reused. Additionally, the building program of Emperor Justinian, a program characterised by large-scale investments, left us with some unique examples of architecture. Through the remains of stone, brick, and mortar, and evidence of building techniques, we understand the ups and downs of the empire in the region. Therefore, this session welcomes researchers from the Balkans and abroad that are working towards understanding the architecture of this period by mapping, archaeological excavation, or any other scientific methods. Also, as a result of this session, we aim to comprehend typologies of sacral and secular buildings and how different universal designs adapted to local conditions. We are delighted to accept papers on a date range from the beginning of the 5th century up to the 10th century. Different approaches in this session will complete a missing general overview of the early medieval architecture of the Balkans.
Keywords:
Architecture, Archaeology, Sacral, Secular, Early Medieval Archiitecure
Session associated with MERC:
yes
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Zana Hoxha () 1
Co-organisers:
Tomislav Fabijanić (Croatia) 2
Josipa Baraka Perica (Croatia) 2
Zana Rama (Albania) 3
Affiliations:
1. Institute of Albanology in Prishtina
2. University of Zadar
3. Archaeological Institute of Kosovo
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