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
About
The Dardana Fortress is an archaeologically significant site located on a hill northwest of Kamenica in Kosovo. Spanning several historical periods, its earliest evidence of human activity dates back to the Neolithic, with finds including stone tools such as axes and knives. The site became a key settlement during the Bronze Age, evidenced by pottery remnants, and later developed into a critical hilltop fortification for the Dardani people during the Iron Age. In the late Roman period, the site was incorporated into the defensive network of the Roman province of Dardania, featuring stone walls and towers. Excavations have revealed insights into Illyrian burial practices and trade dynamics with the Mediterranean, underscoring its cultural and historical importance.
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Defensive Structures
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