About Prof. Durman

Celebrating a lifetime devoted to Croatian prehistory and the Vučedol culture.

Portrait of Prof. Aleksandar Durman examining ancient artifacts in a sunlit archaeological site.
Portrait of Prof. Aleksandar Durman examining ancient artifacts in a sunlit archaeological site.

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Beloved Mentor

Career Highlights

Prof. Aleksandar Durman devoted over four decades to researching Croatian prehistory, focusing on the Vučedol culture and its archaeological significance.

His work bridged academia and public education.

Roles

University Lecturer

Zagreb University

1975–2015

Taught courses on archaeology and Croatian prehistory with passion and clarity.

Field Researcher

Archaeological Institute

1980–2010

Led excavations that uncovered key Vučedol culture sites.

Prof. Aleksandar Durman examining artifacts at an excavation site related to the Vučedol culture.
Prof. Aleksandar Durman examining artifacts at an excavation site related to the Vučedol culture.