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 site of Saint Erasmus near Ohrid, North Macedonia, is an archaeologically significant location featuring a Christian basilica and a necropolis. The basilica, which dates back to the 6th century CE, is a three-part structure that showcases the early Christian architectural style of the region. The accompanying necropolis, with 124 graves, was actively used from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE, offering insights into the burial practices and religious customs of the post-classical period. This site provides valuable information about the spread of Christianity and its associated cultural practices in this part of the Balkans during the Early to Late Post-Classical Period.
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Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Historical Timeline
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- North Macedonia
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- Wikipedia
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