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Dolovi cultural landscape with stećak and nišan necropolis in Umoljani

Trnovo Municipality

7 story sections19 min 53 s in all

necropolis with stećak and stećak-nišan tombstones, including medieval church remains, in Umoljani, Trnovo

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  1. 1Orientation2:55

    Welcome to the breathtaking highland sanctuary of Mount Bjelasnica, where soaring limestone peaks, lush alpine pastures, and remarkable biodiversity create a landscape of profound natural and historic grandeur. You are standing…

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  2. 2Main Necropolis Slabs and Symbolism3:26

    Out of the total fifty three tombstones present across this historic landscape, only thirteen to fourteen feature intricate carved relief decorations, including four slabs, three tall chests, four chests, and two gabled…

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  3. 3Gabled Roof Tombstones and the Funeral Dance3:06

    Carved into the vertical side panel of a house shaped tombstone with a gabled roof is a remarkable scene depicting eight human figures holding hands in a ritual round dance known as the kolo, a fascinating fact that offers an…

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  4. 4The Old Ottoman Nišani Pillars2:59

    Standing side by side with medieval Catholic and Bosnian Church tombstones within the exact same burial space are eleven early Ottoman stone pillars known as nisan, a remarkable fact that illustrates a peaceful transition of…

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  5. 5Foundations of Crkvina Medieval Church3:02

    Hidden beneath the mountain grass lies the unexcavated site of a medieval church that served as the primary municipal religious center for Umoljani and neighboring highland villages, a striking fact revealing deep layers of…

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  6. 6The Isolated Stećak on the Western Hill2:39

    Positioned on a hill approximately five hundred meters west of the main necropolis lies a solitary tumbled tombstone partially sunken into the earth, a striking fact revealing the vast spatial extent and gradual environmental…

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  7. 7Closing1:46

    As we bring our audio guide tour to a close, take a final look across the Dolovi necropolis and the vast, breathtaking landscape of the Bjelasnica plateau. We hope this journey through time has provided you with a deep…

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Key facts
LocationTrnovo Municipality
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length19 min 53 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates43.6547, 18.2365
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