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More than one century after the initially discovery, Glasinac is still one of the most important archaeological areas in the Balkans. In the last few decades the main focus was on the interpretation of already existing numerous materials from more than thousand prehistoric tumulus. In addition to this, very small quantity of archaeological materials from historical periods have been published. This paper presents results from rescue archaeological excavation from site Crkvine in Bjelosavljevići on Glasinac. Three-year archaeological excavations discovered the remains of medieval church decorated with frescoes, and 48 graves from the necropolis, all dated to the 14–15th century. Some of the graves contained luxurious material that indicate to the high status of the deceased.

On verso of t.-p.: Public works administration, Project no. 417. ; Dated at end of text: "U. S. Government printing office: 1937." ; "Authors cited": p. 234-235. ; Mode of access: Internet.

SummaryThe author discusses the conflict in Israel between the public interest in archaeological research and the religious convictions that human remains, once buried, should not be touched. The conflict is exacerbated by urban development, which, in this ancient land, necessitates rescue excavations of tombs, thus bringing the problem to a head. The article examines, first, the rules of Jewish law, which, the author contends, have made it possible to accommodate the interests of the living, and, secondly, the scientific value of the archaeological excavation of tombs, using recent examples as illustrations. The author concludes that Jewish law could be interpreted and applied more flexibly and could then be reconciled with Israeli law. However, even if such a development were not to take place, then, in keeping with democratic values, government officials and the courts would be required to follow the policies established by the legislator, a balance between the conflicting interests having already been embodied in the law.