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Organizers:

Dr. Hrvoje Potrebica, University of Zagreb, Dept. of Archaeology (hrvoje.potrebica@zg.htnet.hr)
Dr. Marko Dizdar, Institute of Archaeology in Zagreb (marko.dizdar@iarh.htnet.hr)

Abstract:

The transitional period from the Late Hallstatt to the Early La Tène is not just a question of chronological distinction between the Early and the Late Iron Age. It is more cultural process that in different areas of Europe followed different patterns. We are especially interested in problem of initial exposure of the Late Hallstatt communities to the La Tène cultural influences and consequent mechanisms of cultural transfer that developed in different areas, which did not necessarily include influx of new population. The aim of this colloquium is to establish diversity of such patterns on examples of several case studies and offer fresh models for interpretation of this process which is crucial for understanding of later prehistory of Europe.

Le problème de la transition entre le Hallstatt tardif et le début de la période laténienne n’est pas seulement une question de distinction chronologique entre le premier âge du fer et le second âge du fer. Il est plutôt question d’un processus culturel qui suivait des voies différentes selon les différentes régions européennes. Nous sommes plus particulièrement intéressés par la question de l’exposition initiale des communautés du Hallstatt tardif aux influences culturelles laténiennes et les mécanismes de transfert culturel qui se sont développés en conséquence dans différentes régions et qui n’étaient pas forcement dû à l’arrivée d’une nouvelle population. Le but de cette conférence est de définir plus en détail, en utilisant comme exemples plusieurs études, la diversité de ces modèles de changements et d’offrir de nouvelles interprétations de ces processus qui demeurent cruciaux pour la compréhension de la préhistoire tardive de l’Europe.

We are inviting paper and poster presentations for this colloquium and welcome all contributions that may include theoretical discussions as well as general or case studies, and that address this problem from all different aspects: ethnicity, chronology, typology, continuity and innovation in material culture, settlement dynamics and patterns, transfer and development of technology, stylistic analysis, art, etc.

Session will be organized in thematic units according to received proposals.

Language to be used: English

Proposals for lectures should not exceed one A4 page, should include title of paper, name(s) and present position of author (s), abstract, 3 or 5 key-words; and must be written in English or French. Proposals should be sent to the organizers by email ONLY (preferably in Word format).

The deadline for proposals is 15 March 2006.