Archaeological Research of the Krka Riverbanks and Riverbed at Kostanjevica na Krki

17. 03. 2026 - 27. 03. 2026

In March 2026, we returned to Kostanjevica na Krki to carry out archaeological investigations in the Krka River as part of the riverbank improvement works. As in previous campaigns, we conducted an intensive underwater archaeological survey,... more

Underwater excavation and documentation of pile dwellings at Kapuzinerisland in Lake Wörthersee

23. 09. 2024 - 11. 10. 2024

Along the Kapuzinerisland in Lake Wörthersee, the oldest traces of human settlement in the region have been discovered. These are from a prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement dating back to the 4th millennium BC, making it an archaeological... more

Research on the Roman-period vessel Aura and Other Documented Cultural Heritage Sites in the Gulf of Koper

25. 03. 2024 - 29. 03. 2024

The continuation of the project related to the relocation of sediment from the area in front of the Port of Koper included documenting the current condition of the cultural heritage sites, including the creation of 3D models, and establishing a... more

Conclusion of underwater excavation at Fizine

13. 11. 2023 - 29. 02. 2024

At the excavation site near the pier of the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport of the University of Ljubljana, the final phase of the field research took place between November 2023 and February 2024. Excavations at this location were... more

Mura river – rescue of a dougout

30. 09. 2023 - 13. 10. 2023

During the recent floods, the Mura River carried a substantial wooden object to its right bank near Hrastje pri Vučji vasi. Subsequent investigation revealed it to be a dugout (logboat). It was carved without the use of modern tools and seals.... more

(SI) Raziskave struge reke Krke pod severnim in zahodnim mostom v Kostanjevici na Krki

04. 07. 2023 - 20. 07. 2023

Kostanjevica is protected as a cultural monument due to its unique location. Within the monument area is inculuded also the riverbed of the Krka River around the island. Therefore, archaeological research was planned during the restoration of... more

Archaeological Research in the Bay of Koper

27. 03. 2023 - 06. 04. 2023

In order to facilitate the development of international port of Koper, it is necessary to ensure appropriate depths at the harbor entrance. Achieving this requires dredging the seabed and relocating sediment. The proposed location for the excavated... more

Archaeological Investigations of the Main Pier in Piran

23. 05. 2022 - 03. 06. 2022

As part of the project “Flood Protection of the City of Piran,” archaeological excavations of the main pier were conducted. These comprehensive investigations covered various aspects both on land and underwater. The team from the... more

Underwater survey of river Drava in Maribor

22. 02. 2022 - 26. 02. 2022

The left and right bank of the river Drava have been connected in Maribor, the second-largest city in Slovenia, since the city’s establishment in the 12th century. However, some scholars speculate that a wooden footbridge might have existed... more

Research on the Newly Discovered Medieval Logboat from Lake Bled

12. 02. 2022 - 13. 02. 2022

In 2015, divers from the Society for Underwater Activities Bled uncovered a larger wooden object, later identified as the sunken remains of a logboat. Through wood sample analysis, it was determined that the tree used to construct the logboat had... more

Exhibition “Secrets of Fizine”

17. 12. 2021 - 05. 05. 2022

Members of our institute actively contributed to the creation of the exhibition titled “Secrets of Fizine” at the Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum in Piran. This captivating exhibition was open to the public at the Maritime Museum from... more

Underwater Archaeological Research of the Krka River near the Southern Bridge in Kostanjevica na Krki

03. 12. 2021 - 22. 01. 2022

The research took place in December 2021 and January 2022, with a focus on the area surrounding the southern bridge, which is in need of renovation. During this study, three research procedures were carried out: a high-resolution bathymetric... more

Underwater archaeological research in a bed of the Ljubljanica river

14. 05. 2020 - 22. 05. 2020

Our objective during the spring underwater reasearch in the Ljubljanica River was to assess the archaeological potential in the vicinity of Livada. This particular stretch of the river has a significant pollution issue and has been extensively... more

Underwater survey in lake Bled

01. 07. 2019 - 07. 07. 2019

In order to deepen our understanding of the individual archaeological sites within Lake Bled and gather documentation for the creation of engaging presentations of the lake’s underwater cultural heritage and its surrounding areas, a... more

Projekt Navis 2019 / EXPEDICE MONOXYLON III

25. 05. 2019 - 09. 06. 2019

In late May, we embarked on an adventurous journey with our Czech colleagues, exploring the Aegean Sea. Setting sail from Athens, our voyage spanned sixteen days of relentless paddling until we finally reached the shores of Crete. To undertake this... more

“The Sea” 2018

09. 08. 2018 - 10. 08. 2018

In August 2018, a team of divers from the Institute of Underwater Archaeology and the Marine Biology Station Piran, National Institute of Biology, in coordination with the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia, conducted a... more

Rescue Archaeological Research of Fizine in the Years 2017, 2018, and 2021

13. 11. 2017 - 06. 11. 2021

FIZINE IN ROMAN TIMES: Insights from the Archaeological Study of Slovenian Istria The rural area of Slovenian Istria, along with the Coast, was densely populated and integrated into the social and economic networks of Italy and the entire Roman... more

International Seminar “Utilization of Underwater Archaeological Heritage”

21. 04. 2017 - 22. 04. 2020

The seminar took place at the experiential exhibition center “Moja Ljubljanica” in the Cultural Center of Vrhnika. It was organized by the Institute of Underwater Archaeology in collaboration with the Museum and Galleries of the City of... more

Underwater archaeology workshop in Pašman 2017

02. 09. 2017 - 09. 09. 2017

In September 2017, we returned to Pašman to participate in the international course on underwater and nautical archaeology for the second time. This course was organized at the initiative of the University of Trnava and the Institute of Archaeology... more

Short and shallow survey of Savinja near Celje

17. 07. 2017 - 18. 07. 2017

During a hot summer weekend, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ljubljana, we were invited by the Celje Regional Museum to conduct an underwater archaeological investigation in the Savinja River near Celje. Despite the... more

Underwater archaeology workshop in Pašman 2016

04. 09. 2016 - 08. 09. 2016

Mastering diving skills, particularly the technical skills required for documenting underwater archaeological remains, is crucial for the successful execution of any underwater archaeological research. Therefore, in 2016, on the island of Pašman,... more

The DEGUWA International Conference

22. 04. 2016 - 24. 04. 2016

The DEGUWA International Conference on Underwater Archaeology, aptly titled “In Poseidon’s Realm,” is an annual event organized by our esteemed colleagues in Germany. Each year, this conference finds its home in various... more

Excavation and extraction of Celtic-Roman logboat from Ljubljanica river at Vrhnika

15. 06. 2015 - 20. 07. 2015

The logboat from the Ljubljanica River near Vrhnika is a discovery known since the 1980s when it was found by diver Miro Potočnik. In 2001, the Underwater Archaeology Group of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia... more