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Alojz Benac
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| Born | 20 October 1914 Derventa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austro-Hungary
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| Died | 6 March 1992 (aged 77) |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade Ljubljana University |
| Known for | Research on Prehistory of the Balkans Director of Centre for Balkan Studies, Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| Fields | Archaeology |
| Institutions | University of Sarajevo Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Alojz Benac (born October 20, 1914, in Derventa – died March 6, 1992, in Sarajevo) was an important archaeologist and historian from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He spent his life studying the past and teaching others about it.
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Discovering Ancient Times
Alojz Benac was very interested in the prehistory of the Western Balkans. Prehistory means the time before written records existed. He led many important archaeological digs. These digs helped us learn a lot about how people lived long, long ago.
Important Dig Sites
Benac and his teams excavated many sites. Some of these places include:
- Arnautovići near Visoko
- Crvena Stijena in Montenegro
- Hrustovača in Hrustovo near Sanski Most
- Obre I and II near Kakanj
- Zecovi near Prijedor
- Zelena Pećina in Blagaj near Mostar
These excavations helped uncover ancient settlements and artifacts. They gave us clues about early human life in the region.
A Career in History
Alojz Benac dedicated his career to museums and universities. He helped preserve and share knowledge about the past.
Museum Work
From 1947 to 1967, he worked at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He became the director of the museum in 1957. He led the museum for ten years.
Teaching and Research
After his time at the museum, Benac became a professor. He taught archaeology and ancient history. He taught at the University of Sarajevo from 1968 to 1978.
He also helped start the Centre for Balkan Studies. This center is part of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was the first director of this important research center. He also served as its General Secretary and later as its President.
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