Bosnia and Herzegovina in Classical Antiquity

Permanently displayed at the Department of Archaeology, the exhibition Bosnia and Herzegovina in Classical Antiquity is broadly conceived according to two periods: the early Roman Empire (Principate) from the end of the Baton Uprisings in 9 AD to the 3rd century, and the late Roman Empire (Dominate) from the 4th to the 6th century. However, it also contains objects representing the world of classical Greece and Hellenism, from the 6th to the 1st century BC.

The exhibition offers insight into a whole range of social phenomena of the ancient period: architecture, communications, colonization (Romanization of the newly conquered province), everyday life and customs of the population, exploitation of natural resources and the development of the economy, agriculture and crafts. Of particular importance are artifacts about the spiritual life of people in ancient times: for example, figurines and reliefs depicting numerous deities, both local and Roman, and which also bear witness to the Persian cult of Mithraism and the emergence and rise of Christianity.

Some of the localities in Bosnia and Herzegovina where exhibits were found: Konjic, Jajce, Mogorjelo and Višići near Čapljina, Opačići near Glamoč, Šipovo near Jajce, Stolac, Ilidža, Panik near Bileća, Pritoka and Golubić near Bihać, Dardagani near Zvornik, Lepenica near Kiseljak, Renići near Livno and Brez.