Book Launch Salona ex vitro at Archaeological Museum Split – Roman glass and life in ancient Salona

Discover the secrets of Roman glass from Salona! Book presentation of Salona ex vitro by Zrinka Buljević at the Archaeological Museum in Split, April 23, 2026 at 7 PM. Free entry.

Book Presentation Salona ex vitro in Split

At the Archaeological Museum u Splitu, a remarkable scientific monograph Salona ex vitro. Salonitan Glass Vessels will be presented, offering a completely new perspective on life in the ancient city of Salona.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free

A landmark work on Roman glass

Author Zrinka Buljević presents the first systematic study of as many as 750 glass artifacts from the museum’s collection.

The monograph includes:

• a time span from the 2nd century BC to the 7th century AD
• over 450 pages of scholarly analysis
• insights into glass production and trade
• perspectives on everyday life in the Roman Empire

This publication stands among the most comprehensive works on ancient glass in Europe.

Why is glassware important?

Although fragile, glass is a key archaeological source. Through the analysis of:

• typology
• manufacturing techniques
• distribution

researchers can reconstruct economic and social processes of the Roman Empire and better understand the role of Salona as a major urban and trade center.

Featured speakers

The book will be presented by:

• Domagoj Tončinić, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Zagreb
• Berislav Štefanac from the Museum of Ancient Glass
• the author herself

Why attend?

• ✔ unique insight into ancient Dalmatia
• ✔ presentation of a landmark academic publication
• ✔ opportunity to meet leading experts
• ✔ free cultural event in Split

Conclusion

The presentation of Salona ex vitro offers a rare opportunity to explore the rich archaeological heritage of Dalmatia and understand the importance of ancient glass in interpreting the past.

If you are interested in history, archaeology, or culture, this is an event in Split you shouldn’t miss.