Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Smrdelje is a small village in Croatia with significant archaeological features, including prehistoric tumuli and remnants of Roman architecture. The most notable site is at Debeljak, where Croatian pagan burials from the 8th or 9th century CE have been identified. These burials are complemented by early Croatian graves dating to the 9th or 10th century CE, highlighting the area's historical importance in the transition from pagan to Christian practices in the region. The presence of these burial sites offers valuable insights into the cultural and societal shifts of early Croatian communities, marking Smrdelje as a key location for understanding the region's past.
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