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150 years since the foundation of the first archaeological museum society in Bucovina: Society of the Siret Museum
150 years since the foundation of the first archaeological museum society in Bucovina: Society of the Siret Museum

Author(s): Bogdan-Petru Niculică
Subject(s): History, Archaeology
Published by: Muzeul Naţional de Istorie a Moldovei
Keywords: history of archaeology in Bucovina; Society of the Siret Museum; Josef von Gutter; archaeological discoveries;

Summary/Abstract: In the dynamic and natural evolution of any science there is a sacred segment, impossible to replace or avoid, whether it is a bachelor’s degreethesis, a doctoral thesis, a monograph or a treatise. It is about that primordial chapter, whichopens the way for discussion, bases and arguesthe research paths to follow, which specialistsrefer to as the History of Research. In this case,we turn our attention to a small segment of thehistory of Romanian archaeology, specifically oneof the great accomplishments of the archaeologyscience of year 2020: the marking of the 150thanniversary of the establishment of the first archaeological and museum society in Austrian Bucovina – Serether Museumverein / Society of theSiret Museum, founded in 1870 by Captain Josefvon Gutter of Siret; on this occasion we try to update, synthesize and order all available information relating to both the company and its founder.

  • Issue Year: XIV/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 301-312
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English