Early Byzantine finds from Čečan and Gornji Streoc (Kosovo)

Vujadin, Ivanišević, Perica, Špehar

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http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?ID=0350-02410555133I

2005-2020/03/04/16:53:21

In this article, we presented the archaeological finds from Čečan and Gornji Streoc - hill-forts on Mount Čičevica in the immediate vicinity of Vučitrn (Kosovo). We studied the archaeological material from the Roman, Late Roman and, in particular from the Early Byzantine period. A large number of archaeological objects and especially iron tools found on the Čečan and Gornji Streoc fortresses indicate a well-developed level of production in the crafts and iron manufacturer. We emphasize the importance of these fortresses in Late Roman times and we highlight the fortification of the interior regions of Illyricum. This suggests that Dardania had a considerable population in the Late Roman period as is confirmed by the many fortresses constructed throughout the entire region, often on almost inaccessible terrain.

Kosovo, Dardania, fortifications, coins, Early Byzantine, finds, Late Roman