During the systematic survey of the fields near the village of Nakolec, Lake Prespa (North Macedo... more During the systematic survey of the fields near the village of Nakolec, Lake Prespa (North Macedonia), we came across a series of wooden piles, brought to light by the fast-receding lake. The piles, situated in shallow waters were mapped and samples were taken for radiocarbon dating. The goal of this paper is to present the findings of this research and to discuss the possible functions of these clusters of piles and reconstructed buildings. The piles were not accompanied by any other archaeological material, so in order to understand them, it is necessary to consider the available historical and ethnographic evidence. On the basis of this evidence, it is argued that the newly discovered pile structures are the remains of fishing installations, with a distant parallel from the recent past at Lake Dojran/Doirani, North Macedonia and a possible closer one, at Small Prespa Lake, Greece.
This study reports on the results of the resurvey of the archaeological sites in the area of Krat... more This study reports on the results of the resurvey of the archaeological sites in the area of Kratovo, included in the national archaeological atlas. The preliminary reading of these results underlines the partial and unrepresentative character of the archaeological atlas for the area of Kratovo. This is not only reflected in the formal and chronological composition of the sites included in this inventory but also in the large number of newly discovered sites, found by haphazard walking or with the help of local informants. In the second part of the paper, the authors briefly present a few individual sites. These sites were chosen either because of their specific character and size, the large stone quarry opposite the Late Antique town at “Golemo Gradište“, Konjuh, or because favourable ground conditions allowed us to make more detailed observations in the field. The large number of so-called special-purpose sites, like mines, smelting furnaces, quarries and paved roads, is a stark reminder of the importance of the mineral resources for the local economy and the road infrastructure necessary for their exploitation.
After many seasons of systematic archaeological excavations at the site Gradište – Negotino, in 2... more After many seasons of systematic archaeological excavations at the site Gradište – Negotino, in 2015 a Polish team of geophysicists conducted a geophysical remote sensing survey for the first time. The magnetic and geo-electrical surveys showed visible subsurface architectural remains at the hill's highest point. These were later interpreted as a large rectangular building, while a circular anomaly produced by a material with higher magnetic properties than the surroundings, was interpreted as an area with traces of intense burning. In 2017, based on the geophysical data, four trenches were placed at the western end of the large building, while in the northern part of the excavation field, a square building surfaced. The building has mortar floor and walls, an alternative heating system for the room and remains of columns and bases in the layer of rubble. The position of this building and the techniques used for its construction indicate that it was probably part of a larger public or residential building from the early Roman period which was also confirmed by the numismatic material discovered on the floor of the building.
KOKINO: GIVING GIFTS TO GOD - EVIDENCES OF VOTIVE OFFERINGS IN THE SANCTUARIES, TEMPLES AND CHURCHES, 2016
Preservation of archaeological heritage in situ has become one of the pillars of archaeological s... more Preservation of archaeological heritage in situ has become one of the pillars of archaeological site management. Archaeological site management has a very important role in the protection, promotion and presentation of the cultural heritage in every developed country but in the case of R. Macedonia it’s pretty neglected. A great example is the archaeological site Gradište, v. Brazda which lies on the southwestern slopes of the mountain Skopska Crna Gora, at only 10 km from the city center. The site became well known in the archaeological circles after the discovery of a monumental Royal tomb in the 80's. Unfortunately, after this big discovery it was almost forgotten and it was constantly damaged by the inconsiderate visitors and time itself. In this paper I will point out how a small archaeological site could get the needed attention and protection with a little bit of proper management and with promotion of heritage education and raising of public awareness of the local population.
The archeological site “Gradiste - Brazda” is situated nearly 15 km north
of Skopje, on a humble ... more The archeological site “Gradiste - Brazda” is situated nearly 15 km north of Skopje, on a humble hill that rises over the village of Brazda. With the excavation of the monumental architectural edifice, known as “The Royal tomb” in 1986, the archeological site Gradiste claims a significant place in the archeological circles as well as the wider public. With its specific characteristics, the Royal tomb at Brazda represents a unique building of its kind on the wider Balkan peninsula. It is a representative structure with a rectangular chamber with dimension of 9.8 by 6.6 meters and a dromos with over 20 meters in length that steeply descends toward the west entrance of the tomb. The entire structure is built from large decorated travertine blocks with an average weight of 500 to 1500 kg. The idea for the project, or to turn this place into a tourist attraction so it finally receives the attention it deserves was born when we first visited this archeological site as archeology students. A monumental royal tomb dating from the 5th c. BC towered before us with it massive stone blocks, but the entrance to it was nearly impossible and the whole place was overgrown with wild vegetation and buried under year and years of piled garbage. This paper presents the making and the opening of the first archaeological park in R. Macedonia – “Arheo Park Brazda”.
During the systematic survey of the fields near the village of Nakolec, Lake Prespa (North Macedo... more During the systematic survey of the fields near the village of Nakolec, Lake Prespa (North Macedonia), we came across a series of wooden piles, brought to light by the fast-receding lake. The piles, situated in shallow waters were mapped and samples were taken for radiocarbon dating. The goal of this paper is to present the findings of this research and to discuss the possible functions of these clusters of piles and reconstructed buildings. The piles were not accompanied by any other archaeological material, so in order to understand them, it is necessary to consider the available historical and ethnographic evidence. On the basis of this evidence, it is argued that the newly discovered pile structures are the remains of fishing installations, with a distant parallel from the recent past at Lake Dojran/Doirani, North Macedonia and a possible closer one, at Small Prespa Lake, Greece.
This study reports on the results of the resurvey of the archaeological sites in the area of Krat... more This study reports on the results of the resurvey of the archaeological sites in the area of Kratovo, included in the national archaeological atlas. The preliminary reading of these results underlines the partial and unrepresentative character of the archaeological atlas for the area of Kratovo. This is not only reflected in the formal and chronological composition of the sites included in this inventory but also in the large number of newly discovered sites, found by haphazard walking or with the help of local informants. In the second part of the paper, the authors briefly present a few individual sites. These sites were chosen either because of their specific character and size, the large stone quarry opposite the Late Antique town at “Golemo Gradište“, Konjuh, or because favourable ground conditions allowed us to make more detailed observations in the field. The large number of so-called special-purpose sites, like mines, smelting furnaces, quarries and paved roads, is a stark reminder of the importance of the mineral resources for the local economy and the road infrastructure necessary for their exploitation.
After many seasons of systematic archaeological excavations at the site Gradište – Negotino, in 2... more After many seasons of systematic archaeological excavations at the site Gradište – Negotino, in 2015 a Polish team of geophysicists conducted a geophysical remote sensing survey for the first time. The magnetic and geo-electrical surveys showed visible subsurface architectural remains at the hill's highest point. These were later interpreted as a large rectangular building, while a circular anomaly produced by a material with higher magnetic properties than the surroundings, was interpreted as an area with traces of intense burning. In 2017, based on the geophysical data, four trenches were placed at the western end of the large building, while in the northern part of the excavation field, a square building surfaced. The building has mortar floor and walls, an alternative heating system for the room and remains of columns and bases in the layer of rubble. The position of this building and the techniques used for its construction indicate that it was probably part of a larger public or residential building from the early Roman period which was also confirmed by the numismatic material discovered on the floor of the building.
KOKINO: GIVING GIFTS TO GOD - EVIDENCES OF VOTIVE OFFERINGS IN THE SANCTUARIES, TEMPLES AND CHURCHES, 2016
Preservation of archaeological heritage in situ has become one of the pillars of archaeological s... more Preservation of archaeological heritage in situ has become one of the pillars of archaeological site management. Archaeological site management has a very important role in the protection, promotion and presentation of the cultural heritage in every developed country but in the case of R. Macedonia it’s pretty neglected. A great example is the archaeological site Gradište, v. Brazda which lies on the southwestern slopes of the mountain Skopska Crna Gora, at only 10 km from the city center. The site became well known in the archaeological circles after the discovery of a monumental Royal tomb in the 80's. Unfortunately, after this big discovery it was almost forgotten and it was constantly damaged by the inconsiderate visitors and time itself. In this paper I will point out how a small archaeological site could get the needed attention and protection with a little bit of proper management and with promotion of heritage education and raising of public awareness of the local population.
The archeological site “Gradiste - Brazda” is situated nearly 15 km north
of Skopje, on a humble ... more The archeological site “Gradiste - Brazda” is situated nearly 15 km north of Skopje, on a humble hill that rises over the village of Brazda. With the excavation of the monumental architectural edifice, known as “The Royal tomb” in 1986, the archeological site Gradiste claims a significant place in the archeological circles as well as the wider public. With its specific characteristics, the Royal tomb at Brazda represents a unique building of its kind on the wider Balkan peninsula. It is a representative structure with a rectangular chamber with dimension of 9.8 by 6.6 meters and a dromos with over 20 meters in length that steeply descends toward the west entrance of the tomb. The entire structure is built from large decorated travertine blocks with an average weight of 500 to 1500 kg. The idea for the project, or to turn this place into a tourist attraction so it finally receives the attention it deserves was born when we first visited this archeological site as archeology students. A monumental royal tomb dating from the 5th c. BC towered before us with it massive stone blocks, but the entrance to it was nearly impossible and the whole place was overgrown with wild vegetation and buried under year and years of piled garbage. This paper presents the making and the opening of the first archaeological park in R. Macedonia – “Arheo Park Brazda”.
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of Skopje, on a humble hill that rises over the village of Brazda. With the excavation of the
monumental architectural edifice, known as “The Royal tomb” in 1986, the archeological site
Gradiste claims a significant place in the archeological circles as well as the wider public.
With its specific characteristics, the Royal tomb at Brazda represents a unique building of its
kind on the wider Balkan peninsula. It is a representative structure with a rectangular chamber
with dimension of 9.8 by 6.6 meters and a dromos with over 20 meters in length that steeply
descends toward the west entrance of the tomb. The entire structure is built from large decorated
travertine blocks with an average weight of 500 to 1500 kg. The idea for the project, or to turn
this place into a tourist attraction so it finally receives the attention it deserves was born when
we first visited this archeological site as archeology students. A monumental royal tomb dating
from the 5th c. BC towered before us with it massive stone blocks, but the entrance to it was
nearly impossible and the whole place was overgrown with wild vegetation and buried under
year and years of piled garbage. This paper presents the making and the opening of the first
archaeological park in R. Macedonia – “Arheo Park Brazda”.
of Skopje, on a humble hill that rises over the village of Brazda. With the excavation of the
monumental architectural edifice, known as “The Royal tomb” in 1986, the archeological site
Gradiste claims a significant place in the archeological circles as well as the wider public.
With its specific characteristics, the Royal tomb at Brazda represents a unique building of its
kind on the wider Balkan peninsula. It is a representative structure with a rectangular chamber
with dimension of 9.8 by 6.6 meters and a dromos with over 20 meters in length that steeply
descends toward the west entrance of the tomb. The entire structure is built from large decorated
travertine blocks with an average weight of 500 to 1500 kg. The idea for the project, or to turn
this place into a tourist attraction so it finally receives the attention it deserves was born when
we first visited this archeological site as archeology students. A monumental royal tomb dating
from the 5th c. BC towered before us with it massive stone blocks, but the entrance to it was
nearly impossible and the whole place was overgrown with wild vegetation and buried under
year and years of piled garbage. This paper presents the making and the opening of the first
archaeological park in R. Macedonia – “Arheo Park Brazda”.