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'''Kale'''-'''Krševica''' is an [[Ancient Macedonian]]<ref>http://www.seecult.org/node/1253</ref> archaeological site of more than 4 hectares and so far some 1,000 squares have been excavated with a former [[fortified town]] in the hills of [[Krševica]] overlooking [[Bujanovac]] and [[Vranje]], to the south of [[Ristovac]] in southern [[Serbia]]. It has a history back to the 13th century BC<ref>http://www.chfserbia.org/media/reports/Media%20Report%20September%202004.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.kraljevo.com/ibarskenovosti/2004/novbroj20040702.htm</ref> as a settlement with elements of an [[acropolis]], but main preserved characteristics is from the Greek-mediterranean style urban town in the 5th<ref>http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Kultura/Otkrili-ledenicu-iz-antichkog-doba.lt.html</ref> or 4th century BC<ref>http://www.chfserbia.org/media/reports/Media%20Report%20September%202004.pdf</ref> ([[Bronze Age]]) with stone walls and [[necropolis]].<ref>http://www.seecult.org/node/1253</ref> Finds of coins of [[Philip II of Macedon|Philip II]], [[Alexander III of Macedon|Alexander III]], [[Cassander]], [[Demetrios Poliorketes]] and [[Pelagia]] correspond in general to the chronological span of the archaeological material discovered so far in the course of excavations<ref>http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=20160361</ref> and may be considered the northernmost<ref>http://www.trablmejker.com/emisije/arhiva/17/973</ref> [[Ancient Macedonian]] [[city]]. The [[Paeonian]] tribe of [[Agrianes]] dwelled in this region, the [[Scordisci]] are believed to have razed the town to the ground in 279 BC.<ref>http://www.chfserbia.org/media/stories/CRDA%20SUCCESS%20STORY%20-%20Kale%20Archeology%20VR.pdf</ref> The town had at least 3,000 inhabitants in the 4th and 3rd century.<ref>http://www.trablmejker.com/emisije/arhiva/17/973</ref>
'''Kale'''-'''Krševica''' is an [[Ancient Macedonian]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seecult.org/node/1253 |title=(02/12/03)Arheoloska izlozba o grckom lokalitetu Kale-Krsevica &#124; SEEcult.org Portal za kulturu jugoistočne Evrope |publisher=Seecult.org |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> archaeological site of more than 4 hectares and so far some 1,000 squares have been excavated with a former [[fortified town]] in the hills of [[Krševica]] overlooking [[Bujanovac]] and [[Vranje]], to the south of [[Ristovac]] in southern [[Serbia]]. It has a history back to the 13th century BC<ref name="chfserbia1">{{cite web|url=http://www.chfserbia.org/media/reports/Media%20Report%20September%202004.pdf |title=Microsoft Word - Media Report September 2004.doc |format=PDF |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kraljevo.com/ibarskenovosti/2004/novbroj20040702.htm |title=IN novi broj |publisher=Kraljevo.com |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> as a settlement with elements of an [[acropolis]], but main preserved characteristics is from the Greek-mediterranean style urban town in the 5th<ref>{{cite web|author=A. Davinić |url=http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Kultura/Otkrili-ledenicu-iz-antichkog-doba.lt.html |title=Kultura : Otkrili ledenicu iz antičkog doba : POLITIKA |publisher=Politika.rs |date=28 July 2008 |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> or 4th century BC<ref name="chfserbia1"/> ([[Bronze Age]]) with stone walls and [[necropolis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seecult.org/node/1253 |title=(02/12/03)Arheoloska izlozba o grckom lokalitetu Kale-Krsevica &#124; SEEcult.org Portal za kulturu jugoistočne Evrope |publisher=Seecult.org |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> Finds of coins of [[Philip II of Macedon|Philip II]], [[Alexander III of Macedon|Alexander III]], [[Cassander]], [[Demetrios Poliorketes]] and [[Pelagia]] correspond in general to the chronological span of the archaeological material discovered so far in the course of excavations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=20160361 |title=Numismatic finds of the 4th–3rd centuries BC from Kale at Krsevica (southeastern Serbia) |publisher=Cat.inist.fr |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> and may be considered the northernmost<ref name="trablmejker1">{{cite web|url=http://www.trablmejker.com/emisije/arhiva/17/973 |title=Najseverniji grad Aleksandrovog carstva – Lokalitet Kale, Bujanovac |publisher=Trablmejker.com |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> [[Ancient Macedonian]] city. The [[Paeonian]] tribe of [[Agrianes]] dwelled in this region, the [[Scordisci]] are believed to have razed the town to the ground in 279 BC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chfserbia.org/media/stories/CRDA%20SUCCESS%20STORY%20-%20Kale%20Archeology%20VR.pdf |title=Microsoft Word - CRDA SUCCESS STORY - Kale Archeology VR.doc |format=PDF |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> The town had at least 3,000 inhabitants in the 4th and 3rd century.<ref name="trablmejker1"/>


The town had a exceptionally strategic position on a plateau that descends from the [[Rujan mountain]] towards the [[South Morava]] and Vranje valley.<ref name="Popovic">http://av.zrc-sazu.si/pdf/58/AV_58_Popovic.pdf</ref> At the slopes of the plateau is a village where houses often have stone blocks from the ancient settlement. Its acropolis and suburbium encompasses 4 hectares extended to the valley of [[Krševička river]].
The town had a exceptionally strategic position on a plateau that descends from the [[Rujan mountain]] towards the [[South Morava]] and Vranje valley.<ref name="Popovic">http://av.zrc-sazu.si/pdf/58/AV_58_Popovic.pdf</ref> At the slopes of the plateau is a village where houses often have stone blocks from the ancient settlement. Its acropolis and suburbium encompasses 4 hectares extended to the valley of [[Krševička river]].


Dr. Petar Popović from the Institute of Archeology in [[Belgrade]] says that the site could be the ancient city of [[Damastion]].<ref>http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Kultura/Kale-iznova-iznenadjuje-nauchnike.lt.html</ref>
Dr. Petar Popović from the Institute of Archeology in [[Belgrade]] says that the site could be the ancient city of [[Damastion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Kultura/Kale-iznova-iznenadjuje-nauchnike.lt.html |title=Kultura : Kale iznova iznenađuje naučnike : POLITIKA |publisher=Politika.rs |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref>


==Findings==
==Findings==
The first findings were recorded in 1966. Besides the foundations of the 13th century BC town, the 4th century BC findings are [[Hydriai]],<ref>http://www.narodnimuzej.rs/code/navigate.php?Id=162</ref> painted [[Kantharoi]] and [[Skyphoi]], 25 very rare golden coins from the time of [[Philip II of Macedon|Philip II]] and [[Alexander the Great]] valued at €50,000 each, [[Brnjica culture]] pottery of the early Iron Age (1200 BC).<ref>http://narodnimuzej.rs/code/navigate.php?Id=158</ref>
The first findings were recorded in 1966. Besides the foundations of the 13th century BC town, the 4th century BC findings are [[Hydriai]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.narodnimuzej.rs/code/navigate.php?Id=162 |title=Diana: Center for Preventive Conservation |publisher=Narodnimuzej.rs |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref> painted [[Kantharoi]] and [[Skyphoi]], 25 very rare golden coins from the time of [[Philip II of Macedon|Philip II]] and [[Alexander the Great]] valued at €50,000 each, [[Brnjica culture]] pottery of the early Iron Age (1200 BC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://narodnimuzej.rs/code/navigate.php?Id=158 |title=Recueil du Musée National Belgrade: archéologie |publisher=Narodnimuzej.rs |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref>


A textile industry.<ref>http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?ID=0350-02410656309P</ref>
A textile industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?ID=0350-02410656309P |title=Article |doi=10.2298/STA0656309P |publisher=doiSerbia |accessdate=20 October 2011}}</ref>


In 2001 the research around the site took a new turn with cooperation between the Belgrade Archeological Institute,
In 2001 the research around the site took a new turn with cooperation between the Belgrade Archeological Institute,

Revision as of 04:31, 20 October 2011

Kale-Krševica is an Ancient Macedonian[1] archaeological site of more than 4 hectares and so far some 1,000 squares have been excavated with a former fortified town in the hills of Krševica overlooking Bujanovac and Vranje, to the south of Ristovac in southern Serbia. It has a history back to the 13th century BC[2][3] as a settlement with elements of an acropolis, but main preserved characteristics is from the Greek-mediterranean style urban town in the 5th[4] or 4th century BC[2] (Bronze Age) with stone walls and necropolis.[5] Finds of coins of Philip II, Alexander III, Cassander, Demetrios Poliorketes and Pelagia correspond in general to the chronological span of the archaeological material discovered so far in the course of excavations[6] and may be considered the northernmost[7] Ancient Macedonian city. The Paeonian tribe of Agrianes dwelled in this region, the Scordisci are believed to have razed the town to the ground in 279 BC.[8] The town had at least 3,000 inhabitants in the 4th and 3rd century.[7]

The town had a exceptionally strategic position on a plateau that descends from the Rujan mountain towards the South Morava and Vranje valley.[9] At the slopes of the plateau is a village where houses often have stone blocks from the ancient settlement. Its acropolis and suburbium encompasses 4 hectares extended to the valley of Krševička river.

Dr. Petar Popović from the Institute of Archeology in Belgrade says that the site could be the ancient city of Damastion.[10]

Findings

The first findings were recorded in 1966. Besides the foundations of the 13th century BC town, the 4th century BC findings are Hydriai,[11] painted Kantharoi and Skyphoi, 25 very rare golden coins from the time of Philip II and Alexander the Great valued at €50,000 each, Brnjica culture pottery of the early Iron Age (1200 BC).[12]

A textile industry.[13]

In 2001 the research around the site took a new turn with cooperation between the Belgrade Archeological Institute, National Museum of Serbia, Vranje National Museum and the University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy. .

Identical finds of pottery are in Cernica, Gadimlje, Oraovica and in the Skopje basin.

External links

References

  1. ^ "(02/12/03)Arheoloska izlozba o grckom lokalitetu Kale-Krsevica | SEEcult.org Portal za kulturu jugoistočne Evrope". Seecult.org. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Microsoft Word - Media Report September 2004.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  3. ^ "IN novi broj". Kraljevo.com. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  4. ^ A. Davinić (28 July 2008). "Kultura : Otkrili ledenicu iz antičkog doba : POLITIKA". Politika.rs. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  5. ^ "(02/12/03)Arheoloska izlozba o grckom lokalitetu Kale-Krsevica | SEEcult.org Portal za kulturu jugoistočne Evrope". Seecult.org. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Numismatic finds of the 4th–3rd centuries BC from Kale at Krsevica (southeastern Serbia)". Cat.inist.fr. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  7. ^ a b "Najseverniji grad Aleksandrovog carstva – Lokalitet Kale, Bujanovac". Trablmejker.com. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  8. ^ "Microsoft Word - CRDA SUCCESS STORY - Kale Archeology VR.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  9. ^ http://av.zrc-sazu.si/pdf/58/AV_58_Popovic.pdf
  10. ^ "Kultura : Kale iznova iznenađuje naučnike : POLITIKA". Politika.rs. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  11. ^ "Diana: Center for Preventive Conservation". Narodnimuzej.rs. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  12. ^ "Recueil du Musée National Belgrade: archéologie". Narodnimuzej.rs. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  13. ^ "Article". doiSerbia. doi:10.2298/STA0656309P. Retrieved 20 October 2011.

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