Prosek, North Macedonia

Prosek, also known as Stenae, is an archaeological site located in North Macedonia. The site served as a strategically significant medieval fortress on a limestone plateau, naturally fortified by the surrounding Vardar river and sheer cliffs. Distinct features of the site include four towers, remnants of the city structure, ceramic artifacts, jewelry, coins, an acropolis, and a necropolis. During the late 12th and early 13th centuries, Prosek was the political center for the independent rulers Dobromir Chrysos and later Strez. The site provides valuable insights into the military and political dynamics of the region during the Late Post-Classical Period. Its discovery in 1948 has contributed significantly to the understanding of regional history and medieval defensive architecture.