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209 210 Kasterc Fortress The archaeological site, respectively the fortification of the Kasterc, positioned more or less 12 kilometers northwest from the town of Suhareka (Theranda), witnessed to be a multilayer archaeological center that continued to exist from the prehistoric times, more precisely, from a Copper Age as a fortified settlement and then reused and rebuilt into a stronghold during the reign of the emperor Justinian. The site was reused as a necropolis during the medieval period. The fortress area was under three archaeological researches; in 1986, trial trenches were carried out here, reflecting a general overview of this site. Archaeological investigations continued in 2010 and again in 2011, discovering an area of just about 500 square meters, these excavations brought to light an early Christian church and other exclusive movable archaeological material composed of; iron working tools, earthen ware, jewelry, earrings, bracelets, coins, etc. 211 Fig. 209. View from the distance showing the Hisar of Kasterc. Fig. 210. Orthophoto of the Hisari i Kastercit fortress. Fig. 211. The Hisari i Kastercit fortress site setting. 84 Archaeological Guide of Kosovo
Mala Gradina Vučak Velika Gradina Glogovac 212 Vuçak Fortress 213 Fig. 212. The site setting of the Vuçak fortress. Fig.213. View of the hill, respectively the Vuçak fortress setting. At the village of Vuçak, which is located at the verge of the Kasmaç Mountain, situated around 12 km southwest from the town of Drenas, placed in a very dominant position, traces of ruins that follow the terrain configuration of the hill are observable. In fact, there are two forts, one known as the Gjyteti i Madh and Gjyteti i Vogël (big fort and small fort). The collected and recorded archaeological material, confirm human activity since prehistoric up to the Medieval period. Nonetheless, this Fortress was typical for the period of the Late Antiquity as it served as a defense system for the local population. Stroc Fortress The village of Stroc is known for the existence of a fortress set at the Gradina hill, a fortress which was used in continuity since prehistory, Late Antiquity and Early Medieval period. Traces of the walls set in the shape of the cascades which incline up to the top of the hill, are noticeable at the Gradina hillside. Even in the present days, traces of the forts towers and ramparts are visible, measuring up to two meters wide walls. Based on the terrain configuration and evidenced remains, presumable at this location, in the past, a cult object used to exist and served to the local population. Fig. 214. Site setting of the Strovc fortress. Fig.215. View of the hill, respectively the Strovc fortress setting. 214 215 Archaeological Guide of Kosovo 85
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Content Introduction 7 Map of the R
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Introduction The favorable geostrat
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REPUBLIC OF KOSO I bër I bar S Lep
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The New Stone Age, Neolithic The wa
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Runik 17 The Neolithic site of Runi
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27 28 Vallaç The village of Valla
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Page 47 and 48: 104 Gjinoc The Gjinoc burial mound
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Page 81 and 82: 198 199 Harilaq Fortress The Harila
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