Roman heritage in Kosovo

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Roman period sites in Kosovo.

The Roman heritage sites in Kosovo represent a multitude of monuments of material and spiritual culture, which reflect the Roman period in this region.[1] Among them, a special place is occupied by those that represent the development of art, such as the plastic monuments that are more frequent, and at the same time occupy an important place, because with the presentation of figures in relief and with numerous inscriptions they speak to us enough for this period.[2]

Overview

Danube basin, and with the Adriatic Sea, it was a strategic jewel. It also was important for the Romans due to its rich mineral resources, which they exploited and benefited from. We see that most of the towns of ancient Dardania are located either close to a mine, or close to a road. The Dardanian identity has been disputed for a while, and it is known that it was distinctive, similar to the Illyrian, and also with a Roman or Thracian twist to it, due to the occupation and co-habitation. The archaeological surveys and studies of the last century are helping to establish this Dardanian identity in an objective manner, which will lead to a clearer study and explanation of the continuity of culture in this so much disputed region. Below is a listing of the prominent settlements during the Roman period and an explanation of what they were, when they were inhabited, and when they were founded, accompanied by an array of pictures that illustrate the archaeological finds and remnants.[3]

Municipium Dardanorum

Municipium DD
Main article: Municipium Dardanorum

Mitrovica, in the village of Sočanica, Leposavic municipality. It existed as a prehistoric settlement at first, but continued to develop and change to become a typical ancient Roman town during the period from the last decades of the 1st century, until the first part of the 4th century AD. The site stretches in approximately 30 hectares.[3][5][6][7]

Ulpiana

Main article: Ulpiana
Archaeological excavations in Ulpiana

castrum - Roman military garrison and hundreds of movable artifacts, different in form, material and usage, as well as human remains, architectural structures and elements, all testimony of the cultural material very important for the scientific field of archaeology. The gathered data was partially studied and is under the process of systematic evaluation from various specialists of different scientific disciplines that all together contribute for the further update of the archaeological data. The site went through elaborate research studies with highly sophisticated investigative devices, which are completely non-intrusive methods of survey examination. Appreciating the cooperation, the German Archaeological Institute and the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo have jointly participated in geophysical prospecting with advanced survey/recording methods. For example: a fluxgate magnetometer, gradiometer and georadar connected with GIS, surveying around 50 hectares of land with archaeological potential within the Ulpiana area. Besides the scientific character, the underneath earth recording will aid with future pacifications and development plans for the archaeological site. In addition, the site will also benefit from a management plan for a compilation of the development plans for the promotion of the cultural heritage known as archaeotourism, which as a precondition requires a setting of tourist infrastructure at the archaeological sites. On the other hand, these advanced methods and techniques will also help on the determination of the extent of character and nature of Ulpiana, while keeping in mind that it is a multilayer site.[8][9]

Vendenis

Main article: Vendenis

Naissus Roman road was a diagonal route, connecting the central Balkans region with the Adriatic coast, passing through Vindenis. The settlement and Roman road station of Vindenis are stretched on the right bank of Llapi River vicinity, measuring an area of more or less of 15-20 hectares.[5][10]

Çifllak archaeological site

Main article: Çifllak (archaeological site)

Roman bath complex, with wide dimensions. A pool has been also been unearthed and documented.[11][12]

Dresnik archaeological site

Main article:
Archaeological Site of Dresnik

The Archaeological Site of Dresnik is a archaeological site in the village of Dresnik. It is considered by to be one of the most important archaeological sites not only in Kosovo, but also in the region. A number of discoveries have confirmed the presence of relics, buildings and rare mosaics on the site, indicating the existence of civilization in Dresnik during the Roman Period.[13]

Kllokot archaeological site

Main article:
Klokot (archaeological site)

The site of

Dardanian art according to Milot Berisha.[5]

Nerodime e Poshtme

Main article: Nerodimë e Poshtme

Nerodimë e Poshtme site, uncovered in 1988. Several archaeological trenches were investigated at this location, close to the Orthodox cemetery. The trial trenches resulted with a discovery of a villa complex that most likely is constructed during late antiquity.[11]

Nikadin archaeological site

Side view of the Sarcophagus Lid found in Nikadin.
Main article: Nikadin (archaeological site)

Nikadin. The Nikadin village, nowadays a suburban part of the town of Ferizaj, is situated 2 kilometers south from the town, sited in a spacious and fertile countryside. During the 1960s, superficial traces of a Roman villa complex were recorded here. During an excavation in 2007, remains of an early Christian church were also unearthed.[11][14]

Pestova archaeological site

Villa Rustica in Pestova archaeological site
Main article: Pestova (archaeological site)

The site of Pestova is located in the municipality of Vushtrri, discovered in 2005. Remains of a building, ruins of a villae rusticae were partially unearthed.[5]

Poslishte archaeological site

Main article: Poslishte (archaeological site)

The site of

Naissus.[5]

Paldenica archaeological site

Main article: Paldenica (archaeological site)

The site of Paldenica located near the village of Paldenica, around 150 m on the left side of the Pristina-Skopje road. Traces of a necropolis and other movable archaeological materials have been uncovered.[5]

Vicianum

Main article:
Station Viciano

Drini i Bardhë river valley, crossing diagonally through ancient Dardania and continuing further, to Niš. The Station Viciano is recorded in the Tabula Peuntingeriana map.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ Cultural Heritage Without Borders. "An Archaeological Map of the Historic Zone of Prizren", CHwB Kosovo office, Report Series No.2/2006.
  2. ^ Dobruna, Exhlale (1982). "Tipologjia e monumenteve sepulkrale të periudhës romake në Kosovë" [La typologie des monuments sépulcraux de la période romaine en Kosove]. Iliria. Tirana. pp. 197–198. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
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    , p. 258,"In the south the new city named municipium Dardanicum, was another 'mining town' connected with the local workings (Metalla Dardanica)."
  5. ^ a b c d e f Milot Berisha, Kosovo Archaeological Guide,Prishtinë, Kosovo Archaeological Institute and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, 2012, p.61-69.
  6. ^ Emil Cerskov, Municipium DD kod Socanice (Dissertationes et monographiae), Museum of Kosovo, Archaeological Society of Yugoslavia, Prishtine-Belgrade, 1970.
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  9. ^ Milot Berisha, Kosovo Archaeological Guide,Prishtinë, Kosovo Archaeological Institute and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, 2012, p.69-71.
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  11. ^ a b c d Milot Berisha, Kosovo Archaeological Guide,Prishtinë, Kosovo Archaeological Institute and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, 2012, p.71-75.
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  13. ^ "Tour the Dresnik Archaeological Park in 360". Prishtina Insight. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
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