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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The Poslishte archaeological site, located near Prizren in Kosovo, is a significant Roman-era monument. This site was part of the ancient road network, specifically the Via Lissus-Naissus, serving as a Roman road station. The site includes a Mansio, a type of lodging facility with several secondary rooms, and a conspicuous Thermae or public bath complex. Additionally, the complex likely contained a Mutatio, a horse exchange station providing fresh horses for travelers along the important Roman roads. The discovery of such features indicates the strategic significance of the site within the Roman infrastructure, highlighting the advanced level of organization and connectivity in the Roman Empire. This site offers valuable insights into Roman engineering, communication, and logistics systems during the Late Classical Period.
Archaeological Features
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Historical Timeline
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- Kosovo
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