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The image is a press release from October 1932, titled "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Jugoslavia." The main points of the release are as follows:

1. Purpose of the Expedition: The expedition aims to find further connecting links between the areas of high cultural development in the Aegean region and central Europe, focusing on the Jugoslavia region.

2. Departure Details: The Harvard expedition will sail on Wednesday, April 20, to continue excavations in Jugoslavia during a two-week period in the summer.

3. Archaeological Finds: Archaeological deposits of unusually extensive proportions have been discovered, including a layer of Neolithic material dating back to 2000 B.C.

4. Excavations at Starcevo: The site at Starcevo, excavated last summer, was found to be significant. It is located on an ancient bank of the Danube and has revealed cultural deposits from the early New Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages. Finds include dwellings, skeletal remains, cremated graves, ceramics, bone, and stone artifacts.

5. Leadership: The expedition is led by Dr. V. J. Fewkes of the University Museum in Philadelphia and R. W. Ehrich of Harvard.

6. Goals: The expedition hopes to uncover more links between cultural developments in southern and northern Europe, particularly how early civilizations spread from the Aegean region.

7. Planned Activities: The expedition will visit reported sites, search for new discoveries, and make detailed maps and records of cultural remains.

8. Significance: The Neolithic layer at Starcevo is considered one of the most important finds, with its painted pottery being a significant contributor to central European prehistory.

The press release is signed by "Crisison" and dated October 1932.

The image is a newspaper clipping dated April 1972, detailing an archaeological expedition planned to explore prehistoric relics in Yugoslavia. The article is titled "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Yugoslavia" and aims to uncover links between cultural developments in South and North Europe.

Key points from the article include:

1. Objective: The expedition seeks to connect cultural developments between the Aegean region and central/northern Europe.
2. Location and Dates: The expedition is set to begin on Wednesday, April 26, and will last for two months, covering significant river valleys in Yugoslavia.
3. Starcevo Site: The site of particular interest is Starcevo, where extensive archaeological finds from around 5000 B.C. were discovered. This site is crucial for understanding prehistoric developments.
4. Parties Involved: The expedition includes leaders from the University of Maryland, the Peabody Museum of Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
5. Discovery Details: Extensive excavations at Starcevo have uncovered layers of Neolithic material, including a layer from around 5000 B.C. The site is known for its cultural significance and has yielded important artifacts like pottery and other artifacts from the early New Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages.

The expedition is aimed at exploring and recording significant archaeological sites, providing insights into the cultural history of the region.

Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Jugoslavia

Hope To Unearth Links Between Cultural Developments of South and North Europe

With hopes of finding further connecting links between the areas of high cultural development in the Aegean region on one hand and central and northern Europe on the other, a Harvard expedition will sail on Wednesday, April 20, to continue excavations in Jugoslavia begun during a two-week survey last summer.

Archeological deposits of unusually extensive proportions including a layer of Neolithic material belonging to a period about 5000 B. C. have been discovered there.

Excavations at Starcevo

The site of the find, at Starcevo, near Belgrade, was excavated last summer by the joint archeological expedition to central Europe from the Peabody Museum of Harvard and the University Museum of Philadelphia. With the exception of these extensive soundings, the work at other sites was primarily a matter of reconnaissance. The leaders of the party last summer, Dr. V. J. Fewkes of the University Museum of Philadelphia, and Dr. W. E. E. Erl, of the Peabody Museum, will be in charge of the new expedition.

The survey is to last two months and is planned to cover the most important river valleys. It is hoped that this will throw new light on the routes by which prehistoric cultural developments were spread in southern Europe. This part of the continent is one of the most important and yet least known from the standpoint of prehistoric civilization. In addition to the work at Starcevo, the party will visit other sites and search for new ones. Soundings for cultural remains will be made in as many places as time will permit.

Discovered Prehistoric Deposits

The major part of the work is devoted to large scale excavations at Starcevo. This site is located upon an ancient bank of the Danube, the present course of which runs three miles to the south of it. Culture-bearing deposits have been uncovered here in the course of brickmaking.

At Starcevo vestiges of several prehistoric periods were observed, ranging from the early New Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages. Foundations of hut dwellings, skeletal and cremated graves, as well as quantities of ceramics, bone and stone artifacts, and a few metal objects, comprised the major finds. The Neolithic layer of the site proved to be the most important. Its yield of fine painted pottery was particularly surprising to the excavators.

The image is a newspaper clipping detailing the plans and objectives of an archaeological expedition in Yugoslavia. The main points include:

Title:

• Archaeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Yugoslavia

Main Objective:

• The expedition aims to uncover further connections between the areas of high cultural development in the Aegean region and central to northern Europe.

Expedition Details:

• The Harvard expedition is scheduled to sail on Wednesday, April 20, to continue excavations in Yugoslavia during a two-week survey in the summer.

Recent Discoveries:

• Archaeological deposits of unusual proportions, including a layer of Neolithic (New Stone Age) dating back to around 3000 B.C., have been found at Starčevo near Belgrade.
• Excavations at Starčevo were conducted by a joint archaeological team from the Peabody Museum of Harvard and the University Museum of Philadelphia.

Excavation Findings at Starčevo:

• The site revealed extensive prehistoric deposits.
• The major part of the excavation uncovered a Neolithic layer, indicating a large settlement.
• Other significant findings include:
  • Vestiges of several prehistoric periods from the early New Stone Age to the Bronze and Iron Ages.
  • Foundations of huts, skeletal remains, ceramics, bone and stone artifacts, and cremated graves.
  • A particularly notable discovery was a painted pottery piece featuring fine designs.

Expedition Leadership:

• The previous year's excavation was led by Professor Vladimir J. Fewkes from the University Museum of Philadelphia and Professor Robert W. Ehrich from Harvard.
• Ehrich will continue to lead the upcoming expedition.

Future Plans:

• The upcoming expedition will survey the most important river valleys, aiming to shed light on the prehistoric cultural developments spread across southern Europe.
• This part of the continent is noted for its relatively underexplored areas, with the Starčevo site being one of the few extensively studied regions. The team hopes to discover new sites and make significant cultural findings.

The image is a newspaper clipping from April 1932, detailing an archaeological expedition planned to continue excavations in Yugoslavia. The headline reads "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Jugoslavia" and notes the hope to unearth links between cultural developments of South and North Europe.

Key points from the article include:

1. Purpose and Objectives:

   • The expedition aims to find further connections between cultural developments in the Aegean region and central/northern Europe.
   • The Harvard expedition, led by Dr. V. J. Fewkes and R. W. Ehrich, will continue excavations in Yugoslavia, beginning April 26, 1932.

2. Discovery at Starčevo:

   • Archaeologists discovered extensive deposits of prehistoric artifacts, including a Neolithic layer dating back to 5000 B.C.
   • The site at Starčevo was excavated in the summer of 1931 by a joint expedition from the Peabody Museum of Harvard and the University Museum of Philadelphia.
   • The site is significant due to the unusually extensive deposits of Neolithic material.

3. Excavations and Findings:

   • The major part of the research will focus on large-scale excavations at Starčevo, located on an ancient bank of the Danube.
   • The site contains artifacts from various prehistoric periods, including the early New Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages.
   • Excavations have uncovered foundations of huts, skeletal remains, ceramics, bone and stone artifacts, and a few metal objects.
   • The Neolithic layer is particularly important, yielding fine painted pottery, which was particularly surprising to the excavators.

4. Survey and Exploration:

   • The survey will last up to two months and is planned to cover important river valleys.
   • The expedition hopes to uncover more prehistoric sites and artifacts, providing new insights into the spread of prehistoric cultural developments in southern Europe.

The article is signed by "Crueson" and dated April 11, 1932.

The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Yugoslavia." The article discusses an archeological expedition aimed at uncovering more prehistoric relics in Yugoslavia, with a focus on understanding cultural developments between South and North Europe.

Key points from the article include:

1. Objective:

   • The expedition hopes to find connections between high cultural developments in the Aegean region and central and northern Europe.
   • The team aims to survey and excavate areas in Yugoslavia, which was part of the broader prehistoric cultural developments in Europe.

2. Excavations:

   • A Harvard expedition began a two-week survey in the summer, with plans to continue excavations in Yugoslavia.
   • Significant findings included Neolithic material dating back to around 5000 B.C., discovered at Starcevo, a site excavated last summer by a joint expedition from the Peabody Museum of Harvard and the University Museum of Philadelphia.

3. Details of the Excavations at Starcevo:

   • The site at Starcevo revealed extensive prehistoric deposits ranging from the early New Stone Age to the Bronze and Iron Ages.
   • Excavations uncovered remains such as foundations of hut dwellings, skeletal graves, cremation graves, and artifacts including ceramics, bone, stone, and metal objects.
   • The Neolithic layer was particularly significant, with fine painted pottery being a notable find.

4. Scope of the Survey:

   • The survey is expected to last two months and will cover important river valleys, aiming to shed light on prehistoric cultural developments in southern Europe.

5. Leadership and Planning:

   • The new expedition will be led by Dr. V. J. Fewkes of the University Museum of Philadelphia and Dr. R. W. Ehrich of Harvard.
   • The expedition plans to sound for cultural remains in as many places as possible.

6. Significance:

   • The area of Starcevo is noted as one of the least known but most important parts of the continent for prehistoric civilizations.

The newspaper clipping is dated April 1932.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline, "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Jugoslavia." Below the headline, the subheading states, "Hope To Unearth Links Between Cultural Developments of South and North Europe."

The article discusses an archaeological expedition planned by Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania to continue excavations in Jugoslavia (now Serbia and surrounding areas). The expedition is set to start on Wednesday, April 20, and will focus on the Starcevo site near Belgrade, where a significant Neolithic layer was found. The article notes that this site dates before 3000 B.C. and has yielded discoveries including pottery, graves, ceramics, bones, stone artifacts, and metal objects spanning several prehistoric periods from the early New Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages.

The article highlights the scientific importance of this research, aiming to illuminate prehistoric cultural developments and link southern and northern European histories. The leaders of the expedition are named as Dr. V.J. Fewkes from the University Museum in Philadelphia and R.W. Ehrich from Harvard. The expedition duration is planned for about two months.

At the bottom of the clipping, there is a handwritten note dated "April 11, 1932."

The image displays a typed article titled "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Jugoslavia." The article discusses the ambition to unearth links between cultural developments in southern and northern Europe by conducting archeological excavations in regions of present-day Yugoslavia. It mentions the hope of discovering further connections to Neolithic migrations belonging to a layer of distinctive pottery found at Starčevo. The article details previous excavations, findings at the site, and mentions plans for a new expedition to be led by Dr. J. V. Fewkes of the University Museum in Philadelphia and Mr. R.W. Ehrich.

At the bottom left, there is a handwritten note "Grimes Oct-11, 1932," which likely indicates the name of the person who may have archived the article or is associated with it, and the date.

The overall condition of the paper suggests it's an old document, as seen from the slightly worn edges and aging color of the paper.

The image displays a newspaper clipping that reports on an archaeological party planning to search for more prehistoric relics in Yugoslavia. The headline reads: "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Jugoslavia." The article discusses the hope to uncover links between cultural developments of Southern and Northern Europe. It mentions a Harvard expedition set to continue excavations at the Starcevo site, where an unusually large Neolithic deposit had been found. The survey is expected to last for two months and aims to cover important river valleys, potentially shedding light on prehistoric cultural development routes in Southern Europe. Discovered prehistoric deposits highlight Neolithic discoveries and the significance of painted pottery. The article briefly notes the involvement of notable figures from Harvard and various museums in the expedition. A handwritten note on the bottom left corner reads "Crimson Apr. 11, 1932."

Description of the Image

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine article titled "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Yugoslavia." The article discusses an archaeological expedition focused on uncovering prehistoric relics in Yugoslavia, with the goal of establishing links between cultural developments in South and North Europe.

Headline and Subheading:

• Main Title: "Archeological Party Plans Quest For More Prehistoric Relics in Yugoslavia"
• Subheading: "Hope To Unearth Links Between Cultural Developments of South and North Europe"

Content Overview:

The article outlines plans for an archaeological survey in Yugoslavia, led by a joint expedition from the Peabody Museum of Harvard and the University Museum of Philadelphia. The expedition is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 20, continuing excavations that started during a two-week survey the previous summer.

Key Points:

1. Objective:

   • The expedition aims to uncover prehistoric relics that could provide insights into the cultural development routes between southern and northern Europe. The focus is on the Aegean region and central and northern Europe, with the hope of finding links between these areas.

2. Location:

   • The primary focus is on Starcevo, a site near Belgrade, Yugoslavia. This site is described as one of the most important and least known areas for prehistoric cultural development in Europe.

3. Previous Discoveries at Starcevo:

   • Neolithic Deposits: The article highlights that extensive archaeological deposits from the Neolithic period (before 3000 B.C.) have been found at Starcevo. These deposits include:
     • Cultural-Bearing Deposits: Found along the ancient course of the Danube River, three miles south of its present course.
     • Prehistoric Periods: Evidence of various prehistoric periods, including the Bronze Age and Iron Age.
     • Artifacts: Discoveries include foundations of huts and dwellings, skeletal and cremated graves, quantities of ceramics, bone and stone artifacts, and fine painted pottery.

4. Significance of Starcevo:

   • Starcevo is emphasized as the most important site of the expedition, with the Neolithic layer yielding surprisingly rich finds. The site is particularly noted for its fine painted pottery, which is considered a major find.

5. Leaders of the Expedition:

   • The leaders of the expedition are Dr. V. J. Fewkes of the University Museum in Philadelphia and R. W. Ehrich of Harvard. They will oversee the new survey, which is expected to last two months.

6. Scope of the Expedition:

   • The survey will cover important river valleys in Yugoslavia, aiming to uncover new cultural remains and soundings for cultural deposits in as many places as time permits.

Visual Elements:

• The page appears to be from a newspaper or magazine, with a clean, typed layout typical of early 20th-century publications.
• The text is organized into paragraphs, with clear headings and subheadings.
• There are no images or illustrations accompanying the text; the focus is entirely on the written content.

Handwritten Note:

• At the bottom left of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Crieson Apr. 11 1932." This suggests the article may have been saved or annotated by someone named "Crieson" on April 11, 1932.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical newspaper or magazine article detailing an archaeological expedition to Yugoslavia, specifically focusing on the site of Starcevo. The expedition, led by experts from Harvard and the University Museum of Philadelphia, aims to uncover prehistoric relics and establish cultural links between South and North Europe. The article highlights the significance of Starcevo as a rich source of Neolithic artifacts, including pottery, dwellings, and graves, and outlines the expedition's objectives and timeline.