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Landscape and human interaction throughout millennia – a case study of archaeological sites in the Našice Region, Croatia

In the Našice region, situated on one of the main routes connecting central Carpathian basin with the northern Balkan region, over 200 archaeological sites from prehistoric and historic times were identified by field survey and archaeological excavations. Supported by the Croatian Science Foundation project “Strategic use of landscape” (IP-11-2013-3700) analysis of site locations for different periods was made. Information thus obtained was combined with information about natural resources (such as water springs, woods, arable land, pedological and geological base etc.) in the observed region and, when possible, with wider regional cultural impact. This provided insight into the role of landscape in the settlement strategies, use of natural resources and communication routs and their change over time. The results show change of position of strategic points over time but they also show that the pattern of their distribution in certain periods was a constant. The information collected by this project can be used in modern time strategies of settlement, agriculture, industry, water management etc.

Northern Croatia ; Našice region ; archaeology ; landscape ; settlement patterns ; communication routes

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