During an official visit to Stobreč near Split, Croatia’s Minister of Culture and Media, Dr. Nina Obuljen Koržinek, and State Secretary Krešimir Partl attended the presentation of a remarkable archaeological find—part of the ancient Greek city of Epetion, labrujulaverde.com has reported.
Archaeologist Dr. Marina Ugarković revealed that a well-preserved Greek wall, approximately 70 meters long and over three meters high in some sections, has been uncovered. This discovery, one of the most significant of its kind in Croatia, also includes structures from multiple historical periods, from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Notably, evidence suggests Epetion was inhabited as early as the 16th or 15th century BC, revising previous assumptions about its origins.
Archaeologists Silva Kukoč and Ivica Pleština explained that prior surveys identified this area as a site of potential interest. Excavations, initiated as a preventive measure before construction, uncovered additional megalithic structures, including double gates, indicating that the city may have been larger than previously believed.
Minister Obuljen Koržinek emphasized the site’s cultural significance and affirmed that further research will ensure its preservation.
With continued excavations, this discovery offers valuable insights into Epetion’s history and broader Greek influence in the Adriatic region.
Source: labrujulaverde.com
