Interdisciplinarni pristopi in medkulturni dialog v raziskavah kulturne dediščine

In this lecture, Dr Saša Čaval will present the importance of interdisciplinary research approaches in the study of cultural heritage in different geographical and cultural settings, such as the Western Balkans, Latin America and the Indian Ocean. In particular, she will highlight research on stelae, medieval burial monuments typical of the Western Balkans, which are important vehicles of the historical, religious and cultural multiplicity of this region. The ERC project STONE, led by Dr Čaval, is researching stelae as unique regional symbols reflecting the influences of different ethnic and religious communities. The analysis of these monuments provides a better understanding of the processes of regional identity formation and intercultural dialogue in medieval and contemporary societies. The lecture will conclude with a discussion on the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and cooperation between different disciplines, as well as on sustainable strategies for the protection of cultural heritage.