The problem of the identity construction - the role of the archaelogical finds and contributions of the ethnical identities

Abstract

The paper discusses the ethnical identity and its definition given by archaeologists. The main
sources used in the paper are the articles written by Siân Jones, Sebastian Brather and Florin Curta
in order to demonstrate the different points of view on this subject given by those scientists.
According to Jones and Brather, it is impossible to define the ethnical identity of the nation. On the
opposite, Curta claims it is possible. The author of the paper gives his opinion on this topic which is
supported by some Curta's ideas and excavations on the necropolis Knin Greblje and Kranj. He
considers that ethnical identities exist and the archaeologists should discuss and define them. Their
research should be supported by written sources and the results of the excavations. If they stick to
this methodology, archaeologists could define “ethnical identities” from the 4th till 8th CE.