I am a classical archaeologist, working mainly on Roman sculpture, economy, and architecture. I am currently a postdoctoral researcher within the Locally Crafted Empire (LoCiS) project, led by Rubina Raja and funded by the Carlsberg foundation.
I studied Classics (BA) and archaeology (MA) at the University of Ljubljana, and received a PhD in Classics at the University of Edinburgh. My doctoral work focused on the Roman stone trade in the inland Balkans. I examined locally available and imported stone to observe the distribution patterns within four categories: sarcophagi, stelae, statuary, and architectural elements. A total of 1,550 artefacts were analysed, which allowed for the assessment of stone resources, potential transport routes, and carving practices. These analyses addressed questions related to workshop production, dynamics between clients and producers, and the quarry-to-workshop relationship, and they provided insights into decision-making when commissioning stone products.
Within the LoCiS project, I investigate Roman portraiture from Egypt from the 1st c. BCE to the 5th c. CE.
During the doctoral studies at the University of Edinburgh, I was tutoring for:
- Roman Art and Archaeology
- Roman World 1A: The Rise of Rome
- Greek Art and Archaeology
- Roman World 1B: The Roman Empire
