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Serbia: The man who collects meteorites

Jelena Djukic-Pejic
February 12, 2025

Jovan Culjkovic has been a collector for over 20 years. He collects many things, including fossils, rocks and even banknotes. But one thing sets him apart from other collectors: He also collects meteorites.

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Jovan Culjkovic lives in southern Serbia. As a collector, his home is full of rare objects: fossils, rocks from the Stone Age and even banknotes in a variety of currencies. 

A few years ago, he picked up a new hobby: After finding a meteorite on Mount Devica in eastern Serbia, he began collecting meteorites. His collection now includes about 30 meteorites that fell to Earth from outer space. 

DW paid Culjkovic a visit to take a look at his collection and find out more. 
 

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