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Prehistoric Hillforts along Zrmanja and Krupa River Canyons

The purpose of this paper is to present prehistoric hillfort sites situated along Zrmanja and Krupa river canyons in north Dalmatia, Croatia. The analysis of available aerial and satellite photographs revealed previously unknown hillfort sites in the research area. A purposive field survey was conducted on newly discovered hillfort sites. Several previously recorded hillfort sites were eliminated as a result of the research. The resulting number of such sites in the research area is now roughly thirty. Surface finds were collected during filed survey at Berberova gradina site, Bilišani which was partially destroyed by anthropogenic activities. The finds recovered at this site will be presented. The rescue archaeological excavations were conducted on one of the sites in the research area during the construction of Lika and Dalmatia gas pipeline system in 2010. The excavations were conducted on Gradina hillfort site in Muškovci. The site in question is one of the most monumental hillfort sites. It is placed between middle and lower Zrmanja river courses. The site is strategically placed at a river crossing. The results of the excavation will be presented and placed in the wider context of similar sites in the area.

Hillfort, prehistory, gradina, Dalmatia, Zrmanja, Obrovac

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