Prosek, North Macedonia

This article is about the archaeological site. For the metro station in Prague, see Prosek (Prague Metro). For the Croatian dessert wine, see Prošek.

The gorge of the Vardar at modern Demir Kapija was the site of Strez's capital, Prosek, from 1208 to 1214

Prosek (Macedonian alphabet: Просек), also known as Stenae (in Greek Στεναί narrow), is an archaeological site located in the Demir Kapija Canyon, in North Macedonia. This ancient settlement had an excellent strategical and war position. It was discovered in 1948. Some things that have been found here include four towers still standing today, many ceramic objects, jewellery, coins, and a few acropoli and necropolis.

During last years of the 12th century and the first years of the 13th century, Prosek was the center of a rebel province led by the nobleman (according to Niketas Choniates) called Dobromir Chrysos. In 1202 the lands of Dobromir Chrysos were conquered by the Second Bulgarian Empire under Kaloyan. Later in 1208, the nobleman called Strez, claimed Chrysus' lands and became ruler until 1214 when he died, killed by a conspiracy inspired by Sava (later canonized as St. Sava).

See also

• List of castles in North Macedonia
• Demir Kapija

External links

• (in English) PROSEK (STENAE)
• (in Bulgarian) Томов, Т. "Добромир Хриз, който владееше Просек и Струмица". Анамнеза, Т. 6 (2008), 97-114
• (in Macedonian)Микулчич, Ив. "Средновековни градови и тврдини во Македонија". Скопије, 1996