Remains of a 3,500-year-old Ancient Greek Structure found in Croatia
Archaeologists discovered a 3,500-year-old settlement in Stobreč, Croatia, featuring the best-preserved Greek rampart, revealing earlier habitation and insights into Greek and Roman influences in the region.
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Archaeologists have discovered a 3,500-year-old settlement in Stobreč, Croatia, near Split, which includes a well-preserved Greek rampart measuring over 230 feet in length. This significant find, announced by the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media, was made during excavations in a lot designated for future construction. The site, previously recognized as a historic area, had not been extensively researched in recent decades. Dr. Marina Ugarković, leading the excavation, noted that the rampart is the best-preserved Greek wall in Croatia, with some sections reaching depths of over three meters. The findings indicate that the settlement, known as Epetion, existed earlier than previously thought, with artifacts dating back to the Middle Bronze Age. The rampart, believed to be over 2,000 years old, features an L-shape and is approximately 10 feet high at its tallest point. This discovery sheds light on the region's prehistoric past, highlighting the Greek colonization in the fourth century B.C. and the subsequent Roman influence in the second century B.C., when Stobreč became a significant trade center.
- A 3,500-year-old settlement was discovered in Stobreč, Croatia.
- The site includes a monumental Greek rampart, the best-preserved in Croatia.
- Excavations revealed evidence of earlier settlement than previously believed.
- The rampart is over 2,000 years old and features an L-shape.
- The findings provide insights into Greek and Roman historical influences in the region.
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