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This research aims to explore the insights gained from the Habsburg embassy regarding ancient monuments and their historical context.

Tracing Antiquity: Count von Ulfeldt's Grand Embassy to Constantinople in 1740 and the Reception of Ancient Heritage

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Randomized trial examines ancient monuments in the Balkans, highlighting the significance of historical records.

This research aims to explore the insights gained from the Habsburg embassy regarding ancient monuments and their historical context.
Analyzed unpublished manuscripts from the Austrian National Library documenting the travelogues of Johann von Kempelen and Captain Schad.
Compared different diary accounts detailing routes, settlements, and ancient sites encountered during the trip.
Evaluated the impact of these documents on the understanding of the former Roman Empire's historical geography.
Diaries provided detailed descriptions of several ancient monuments in the Balkans, contributing to the understanding of their historical significance.
Drawings and inscriptions accompanied the entries, reflecting the perceptions of Western travellers and serving as Habsburg propaganda.
The manuscripts highlighted a shift towards a more research-oriented approach in documenting antiquities, aiming for explanation and dating.

Baramova et al. (2026) studied this question.

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