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Osor beyond the myth

Osor from above and stonewall

Discovering Osor: Unveiling the maritime legacy of an ancient city

Welcome to a captivating journey through the history of Osor, an ancient town nestled at the crossroads of the northern Adriatic islands Cres and Lošinj, Croatia.

Our project delves into the vibrant tapestry of the Iron and Roman Ages, unearthing the secrets of Osor´s rise and fall within the marine landscape of the Adriatic Sea.

Bridge over the Osor Channel
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Cat in a blue window
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Osor Cathedral from the 15th century
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Sheep graze in front of the medieval church of St Peter
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Sunset in Osor
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Narrow streets in Osor
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Late antique church at St Mary's at the graveyard
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Oleander butterfly
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Remains of the monastery in the Bijar Bay
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Insights

December 2023: IMSW Vienna

On 1st and 2nd December 2023 the 45th International Mediterranean Survey Workshop took place at the Institute of Classical Archaeology at the University of Vienna. In two lectures, we presented different examples of Roman land use, which in the Mediterranean regions are mainly recognisable by means of […]

8. December 2023

November 2023: Geophysical Survey

At the beginning of November 2023, terrestrial and underwater large-scale geophysical measurements were carried out in and around Osor. The project partner Archeo Prospections®, GeoSphere Austria used motorised and manually operated Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems, allowing almost 4 ha to be surveyed within a few days. […]

1. December 2023
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