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Kristina Horvat serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Archaeology, University of Zadar, where she has maintained continuous employment since 2011. Originally from Zagreb (born 1987), she completed her archaeological education entirely at the University of Zadar, culminating in a 2017 PhD dissertation examining environmental foundations of Neolithic communities in the eastern Adriatic.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Archaeology (2009, University of Zadar)
- Master's Degree in Archaeology (2011) - Thesis: 'The Iron Age Necropolis of Venac' under Dr. Zdenko Brusić
- PhD in Archaeology (2017) - Dissertation: 'Environmental foundations of the development of Neolithic communities in the eastern Adriatic - the example of the Benkovac area' supervised by Prof. Dr. Sc. Brunislav Marijanović
Dr. Horvat's research program centers on Neolithic Eastern Adriatic societies, with specialized expertise in environmental archaeology, settlement pattern analysis, and ceramic typology. Her methodological approach integrates field survey data, excavation results, and material culture studies to reconstruct human-environment interactions during the Neolithic transition. She has developed significant teaching expertise in Neolithic and Eneolithic periods across Near Eastern, Southeast European, and Eastern Adriatic contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives on prehistoric societal development.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent focus on Neolithic sites in Dalmatia, particularly systematic surveys and excavations at Pod Jarugom, Graduša-Lokve, and Islam Grčki. Her work demonstrates evolving methodological sophistication from initial trial excavations toward comprehensive environmental reconstructions, with emerging interest in specialized topics like ceramic spoons as dietary indicators and underwater archaeology at Soline (Korčula).
Scientific recognition:
- No formal awards or fellowships documented in available sources
Dr. Horvat's professional development includes participation in CEEPUS exchanges (Skopje, Ljubljana), ERASMUS workshops (INterKras project), and university teaching certification programs. While her involvement in the 'Early Prehistoric Periods in the Eastern Adriatic' research project established her fieldwork credentials, specific grant leadership or doctoral student mentorship details remain unreported in current documentation.