Gradina fortress

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Gradina fortress is a medieval stronghold near the historic town of Ras in Serbia, known for its role in the early Serbian state and its significant archaeological remains.

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Gradina fortress canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
medieval fortress
associatedWith early Serbian rulers
medieval town of Ras
condition ruins
country Serbia
culture medieval Serbian culture
function border stronghold
seat of local authorities
governingBody Republic Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments, Serbia NERFINISHED
hasArchaeologicalFind architectural remains
ceramic artifacts
metal objects
hasPart church remains
cisterns
fortification walls
gates
residential buildings
towers
heritageDesignation Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance
cultural monument of Serbia
locatedIn Raška District NERFINISHED
central Serbia NERFINISHED
locatedNear Ras NERFINISHED
locatedOn elevated hill
materialUsed stone
nearbySettlement Novi Pazar NERFINISHED
openToPublic yes
overlooks valley of the Raška River
partOf Old Ras and Sopoćani cultural complex NERFINISHED
historic region of Raška
protectionStatus state-protected cultural property
region Balkans
significantPeriod Middle Ages NERFINISHED
early Serbian state
timeOfUse 11th century
12th century
13th century
14th century
topographicFeature strategic hilltop position
UNESCOInscriptionYear 1979
UNESCOSite Stari Ras and Sopoćani NERFINISHED
UNESCOStatus World Heritage Site component
usedFor administrative center
military defense

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Ras hasFortification Gradina fortress