New life of Neolithic heritage in recognized natural areas of great importance – NeoLIFE

PROJECT OVERVIEW
Programme: CBC SRB-BiH 2014-2020
Call for Proposals: 1st
Application No: 65
Contract No. 48-00-00046/2016-28-1signed on 12/29/2018
Project Title: New life of Neolithic heritage in recognized natural areas of great importance – NeoLIFE
Specific objective: 3.2: Strengthening the cultural identity of the programme area
Result: 2: The historical and natural heritage and traditions of the cross-border area are better preserved
Project budget: Total contract amount (€): Contracted amount EU (€) and

% of total contract amount:
€ 593,939.96 € 449,850.13

76%
Beneficiaries of funds: Lead applicant: Co-applicants:
City of Uzice SRB:

Art School Uzice

BIH:

City of Tuzla

Municipality of Milici
Location of the action: SRB: BiH:
Uzice Tuzla
Target groups: ·         Cities of Tuzla and Uzice,

·         Uzice National Museum,

·         PUC Panonika,

·         5 educational institutions in Serbia and B&H,

·         10 professional associations,

·         5 eminent individuals,

·         2 local and 2 regional tourism organizations,

·         10 tour operators, 10 tour guides, 4000 school’s students
Commencement date and project duration: 12/30/2018, 18 months
Overall objective: Contribution to the cultural identity enhancement of the Serbia-B&H cross-border area through efficient cooperation between the cross-border partners on revitalisation of the Zlatibor district and Tuzla Canton’s cultural heritage
Specific objective(s) or project purpose: Preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the cities of Uzice and Tuzla through establishment and promotion of the sustainable cultural heritage simulation models based on networking and the process of experience transfer between partners in the cross-border area.
Activities and expected results of the project

 

 RESULT NO. 1: Replica of the Gradina archaeological site dating back to the Neolithic Period installed in the City of Uzice, and the existing replica of the Pannonica Neolithic settlement in Tuzla reconstructed

Activity no. 1.1: Installing of the NeoArch Park in Uzice

Activity no. 1.2: Equipping the permanent installation and arrangement of the NeoArch Park in Uzice

Activity 1.3: Reconstruction of existing replica of the Pannonica Neolithic settlement in Tuzla

RESULT NO. 2: Established visitors animation contents in both archaeological parks

Activity no. 2.1: Arrangement of the ambient environment of the archaeological parks in Uzice and Tuzla

Activity no. 2.2: Improving contents and equipment of the Geological Museum Pannonica exhibition in Tuzla

Activity no. 2.3: Training of 10 local tour guides

Activity no. 2.4: Designing workshops for the visitors animation

RESULT NO. 3: Joint cultural heritage visible and promoted

Activity no. 3.1: Drafting the joint plan for promotion and communication

Activity no. 3.2: Designing the joint promotional material

Activity no. 3.3: Marking/signposting of the NeoArch Park in Uzice for tourist guiding

Activity no. 3.4: Media campaign and press release

Activity no. 3.5: Promotion at the key tourism destinations in the surroundings

Activity no. 3.6: Promotion aimed at the youngest ones at the Archaeological Parks

RESULT NO. 4: The management and further development models established in the city of Uzice based on experience of the partners from Tuzla

Activity no. 4.1: Establishing the management model of newly developed NeoArch Park in Uzice

Activity no. 4.2: Establishment of development model of cultural and natural protected area ”micro unit Klisura in Uzice”

Activity no. 4.3: Identification of the locality for the cultural and historical heritage valorisation in the Municipality of Milici and drafting the best used concept

Activity no. 4.4: Project management
Achieved results:
  • An archaeological park inspired by modern archaeological parks worldwide was established in Staparska Banja near Užice
  • Four wattle houses, one dugout house, and one semi-dugout house were constructed in line with the Neolithic way of life
  • The archaeological park Panonika in Tuzla was upgraded within the Pannonian Lakes complex
  • The Geological Museum of the Pannonian Sea in Tuzla was improved with a permanent exhibition of shells from the Pannonian Sea era
  • Permanent exhibitions were created presenting Neolithic clothing production, leather processing, crafts, ceramics, weapon making, and food preparation
  • Modern audio and video systems were introduced to enhance the visitor experience
  • Seven interactive animation programmes were developed, allowing visitors to actively participate in Neolithic lifestyle activities
  • Educational workshops in experimental archaeology were organized for children and young visitors
  • Interactive activities included ceramics production, stone and bone processing, Neolithic cooking, salt production, and archery demonstrations
  • The project strengthened cultural tourism and improved the visibility and competitiveness of Užice and Tuzla on regional and international tourism markets
  • Cooperation between the two cities contributed to preserving and promoting shared cultural heritage through innovative tourism content
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