The UMMAA Brown Bag Lecture Series is pleased to present a lecture by Zhaneta Gjyshja, doctoral candidate in archaeology at U-M. Her lecture, "Village Life During the Late Neolithic in the Central Balkans: Lluga 2025," will be held on Friday, October 3, 12-1 p.m. in Room 111 in West Hall.
The Neolithic period marked a significant transition in human history, characterized by the emergence of permanent agricultural settlements and the development of new social structures. This presentation explores the daily lives of Neolithic villagers in the Central Balkans, emphasizing household activities, craft production, and social organization. Based on 2025 fieldwork at the Late Neolithic village of Lluga, Kosova, Gjyshja presents findings on village layout and household economic activities. The team excavated domestic and communal areas, analyzing craft production, artifact distribution, and activity patterns to understand better economic practices, social dynamics, and community structure.
The Museum's Brown Bag Lecture Series is free and open to the public.
