SB25 HA The Footprints of the Roman Empire in Europe

This activity was designed to connect participants’ understanding of Roman heritage in Serbia with the Roman legacy in their own countries, emphasizing the shared cultural foundations of Europe. It combined preparation, guided observation, and comparative presentation, enabling participants to experience archaeology as both a scientific and an educational discipline.

Before arriving in Serbia, participants were asked to prepare a short presentation about Roman heritage in their own city or country, focusing on one of the following categories:

1. Architecture – Roman cities, palaces, fortifications, roads, and construction technology.

2. Art – examples of Roman artistic expression or local interpretations of Roman motifs.

3. Language and Literature – inscriptions, documents, or other traces of Latin language and symbolism.

4. Everyday Life – Roman customs, nutrition, clothing, social life, or domestic culture.

During the course, participants explored Roman archaeological sites in Serbia, including Singidunum (Belgrade) and Sirmium (Sremska Mitrovica), through guided lectures, workshops, and field visits. They were encouraged to observe and take notes on the examples encountered in Serbia and to use the comparative table to connect these with their own local or national heritage.

In the final session, each participant presented their findings and reflections, comparing the Roman sites and artefacts observed in Serbia with those from their home countries.