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Reshtan
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Reshtan is a Neolithic settlement situated in the vicinity of Suhareka
(positioned on the close proximity of the road Suharekë-Prizren).
This archaeological site went through investigations carried out
in two seasons 1966/67, which had the character of the archaeological
survey. During March 2011, a considerable surface of this site was under
a field prospection, respectively, geophysical survey recorded a certain
amount of the surface. Nevertheless, at the same year, archaeological
excavations conducted here, unearthed an area of 250 m², investigations
that resulted with documenting three occupation layers of the middle
Neolithic and the beginning of the Late Neolithic date (4200-3800 BC).
In the 2 meter thick cultural layer, three horizons of occupations were
recorded, indicating remains and traces of houses with fire place and
protection ditches. Based on the discovered fragments of pottery, the
analogy of forms and ornamentation led to conclusion that beside the
Vinca Culture, here, at this site, there was a strong presence of the Danilo
Adriatic Culture.
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Reshtan
Raštane
Fig. 30. View of the section A (salvage excavations carried
in 2011; AIK)
Fig. 31. Bucranion, the protector of the Neolithic dwellings
as discovered in situ. (Archaeological Institute of Kosovo)
Fig. 32. The location map of the Neolithic site of Reshtan,
Suhareka municipality (Theranda).
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