The picturesque resort village of Stobreč is located 400 kilometers south of the country’s capital, Zagreb.
The team from the Croatian Institute of Archaeology has unearthed a well-preserved monumental Greek wall measuring 70 meters in length, along with structures from various historical periods that provide valuable insights into the region’s past.
Archaeologists discovered the ruins beneath a site designated for future construction. This was reported by Arkeonews, citing information from the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media.
Even before the work began, researchers suspected that important historical artifacts might be hidden beneath the soil, especially since no excavations had taken place there in recent decades. Ultimately, the archaeologists struck gold. They uncovered many fascinating objects, including a massive wall, some sections of which reach a depth of three meters. This was shared by the excavation leader, Dr. Marina Ugarkovich from the Institute of Archaeology. According to the expert, this wall is comparable to other significant archaeological finds around the world.
Dr. Ugarkovich explained that the research also examined the remains of other structures at the site of the ancient settlement of Epetion. The ruins date back to various periods, from prehistoric times to late antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The archaeologist emphasized that her team has proven for the first time that the settlement existed much earlier than previously thought. Notably, the oldest findings date back to the Middle Bronze Age—around 3500 BC. The ancient Greek wall discovered by the researchers, remarkable for its L-shaped form, is at least 2000 years old.
According to historical records, in the 4th century BC, the ancient Greeks began establishing their colonies in what is now Croatia. By the 2nd century BC, the Romans had strengthened their influence in the region. Over time, Stobreč evolved into an important center of trade in ancient Rome.