Tekija (Kladovo)

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Tekija
Текија
Village
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Tekija is a

municipality of Kladovo in eastern Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 967 people.[1]

Tekija is an important strategic and tourist point on the

Ada Kale, the last sanctuary of ethnic Turks from the region, sunk under the river.[2]

Tekija lies at the heart of the

Đerdap national park. It is a popular destination for fishermen. The traditional festival "Zlatna bućka", held annually at the end of August, attracts numerous fishermen and other tourists.[3]

Archaeology

Archaeological excavations in Tekija revealed a castle dating from the 3rd to 4th century and multiple civilian buildings from the 1st-4th centuries. These structures featured promenades, columned halls, paved floors, and fresco remains. Excavations also unearthed luxury ceramics and bronze items.[4]

In Tekija, a significant archaeological find comprised a collection of silver and gold artifacts, including coins, jewelry, vessels, and plates adorned with depictions of deities. Among these items, a silver buckle inscribed with the name Gaius Valerius Cresces, identified as belonging to a Roman soldier of the centuria Veri, was discovered. This inscription suggests that he was likely the owner or had a significant connection to the hoard.[5]

References

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  1. ISBN 86-84433-00-9
  2. ^ Tekija, Discover Serbia
  3. ^ "Djerdap Gorge and National Park "Djerdap" Cruise". Djerdap Tourist Kladovo.
  4. ^ "TRANSDIERNA (Tekija) Yugoslavia". The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites.
  5. doi:10.2307/j.ctv1gt94hj.9
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