North Macedonia

Plaošnik

Medieval church site in Ohrid, 9th century

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Plaošnik or simply Plaoš (Macedonian: Плаошник, Плаош) is an archaeological site and holy place in Ohrid, North Macedonia, located 250 meters below Samuil's Fortress. The site is in the process of being restored to its original condition.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Venetian coin hoard discovered

10 October 2007

Church construction

893

Mosque demolition

2000

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

Fortresses
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Miscellaneous Features

CachesBuried Treasure
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Religious and Ritual Structures

ChurchesMosques
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Country

North Macedonia

Coordinates

41.11° N, 20.79° E