As early as 1955, the Museum of Sarajevo initiated planned and systematic archaeological excavations in the area of today’s Ilidža, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Esad Pašalić. The research lasted for several years and was conducted in accordance with modern archaeological principles, with detailed documentation and conservation of the finds.
During the excavations, foundations of Roman buildings, mosaics, parts of hypocaust systems, water-supply installations, coins, and other movable finds were discovered, testifying to Ilidža’s importance as a significant Roman urban center.
These pioneering works laid the foundations for further research and the protection of one of the most important archaeological sites in Sarajevo and its surroundings.
In the photograph: Ahmet Grebo, Director of the Museum (of the City) of Sarajevo, and Dr. Esad Pašalić during archaeological excavations in Ilidža in 1957 – Photo archive of the Museum of Sarajevo.
