The epigraphic and archeological work of Nikola Vulić on the territory of Macedonia

Abstract

This work is a result of decades long archaeological excavations by NikolaVulić on the territory of Macedonia. The work also comprises of his compilation of epigraphic monuments. During the systematic excavations on numerous sites in Macedonia, Vulić achieved significant results which served as a base for future projects. His work on Greek and Roman epigraphy has been fundamental for understanding the ancient history of the Balkan Peninsula. The paper also presents the newest results.Vulić's travels, for the purpose of collecting epigraphic monuments, were interrupted after 1908, only to be continued again from 1924. In the following seven years, Vulić visited the whole of Serbia, Macedonia, and Montenegro. He particularly stayed in the area of Prilep and Bitola, where he visited almost every single village and collected a large number of monuments, which were later transferred to the Museum of Skopje (Vulić, 1958, p. 23).He published his results in Spomenik of RAS in 1931. He collected inscriptions, reliefs, and statues, and always presented inscriptions first and then the material remains. The sites were arranged alphabetically by larger settlements and districts. He noted the 1 irena.ljubomirovic@filfak.ni.ac.rs