Seventh Campaign of Research on Roman Barge in the Kupa River Begins in Sisak
Focus is on the well-preserved remains of a Roman river barge at the Kovnica site, with Croatian and French experts participating in the project.
Focus is on the well-preserved remains of a Roman river barge at the Kovnica site, with Croatian and French experts participating in the project.
On August 18, 2026, activities for the seventh campaign of systematic archaeological research of the Kupa riverbed began in Sisak, as reported by the portal Sisak.info. The project is led by the Sisak City Museum, with participation from the NavArchos workshop from Pula and the French research laboratory Centre Camille Jullian.
This year's work is focused on the Kovnica site, where well-preserved remains of a Roman river barge are located. This continues last year's research. The goal of the multi-year project is to gather new insights into the Kupa River as a navigable waterway during prehistory and antiquity.
The research is led by Dr. Anton Divić from NavArchos, with Martin Sokolić from the Sisak City Museum as deputy leader. The French team is headed by Dr. Giulia Boetto and Vincent Dumas.
The research has been conducted for the seventh consecutive year, funded by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia, the City of Sisak, the Sisak City Museum, and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. French funds are provided through the Adriboats program, Ships and navigation in the north-eastern Adriatic in ancient times. This collaboration between domestic and international experts not only expands scientific knowledge but also further connects the cultural scenes of Croatia and France.
Residents of Sisak and the surrounding area can expect new discoveries during the research, and the results will be presented to the public through educational programs and exhibitions.
