Malina (depopulated settlement)

Malina is a depopulated settlement located in Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, notable for its archaeological features. The site preserves several antiquities, including old grave monuments with engravings of people, animals, crescents, bows, and arrows. These artistic elements suggest a rich cultural history. Additionally, the foundations of old houses and border stones indicate past habitation by the Maleševci clan. The presence of tumuli, or burial mounds, highlights the area's potential for prehistoric significance. The site also includes the Malinska Gradina hill, suggesting the existence of ancient fortifications or hill forts. Historically, Malina was mentioned in the 15th-century census as a winter shepherd settlement within the administrative region of nahia Rudine. These features collectively underscore Malina's archaeological and historical importance.