Archeological findings on island Hvar

In December, the first phase of underwater archaeological research of the Hvar island seabed was completed, during which a number of valuable archaeological finds were found.

This confirmed the importance and continuity of the existence and functioning of Hvar ports and settlements over a period of almost 3,000 years.

The earliest archeological artifacts date from the prehistoric period and indicate the intensive use of the port in that period and communication with the Greek cultural circle.

During the extensive research, objects from antiquity were found, such as amphorae of the Lamboglia type and late antiquity, which, according to archaeologists, prove the development and expansion of the city in those periods. The findings also suggest that Hvar was one of the most important points of the defense and surveillance system, consisting of several checkpoints created to restore control of maritime routes and establish maritime dominance in the Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean in the 6th century by Byzantium, often called Justinian’s. limes. Medieval oil lamps and numerous objects from the time of the Venetian administration were also found.

At selected positions within the city port and around the islet of Galešnik, that is, locations that show the highest density and value of archaeological material, archaeological research will continue, which is believed to reveal key data on the history and archeology of Hvar and central Dalmatia in general.

Source: morski.hr