Maculje Necropolis

Central Bosnia Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Maculje necropolis has 101 tombstones: 32 slabs, 52 chest-shaped, 11 gabled and six of which the shape could not be identified as they are partly buried. They are of limestone, and stand in rows. The principal shape is that of a chest on a plinth, followed by those of sarcophagus shape, with or without a plinth, and a few common slabs. One only is decorated (with an 'apple'). The necropolis also contains 16 anthropomorphic tombstones, which some authorities call cruciform tombstones, all but one decorated; the decorative motifs are a cross, a stylized cross, a Greek cross, a circle ('apple') and a crescent moon.

These anthropomorphic tombstones are a distinctive type found only in the Travnik and Zenica area, with no analogy in the areas where stećak tombstones are found.

Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Central Bosnia Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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www.stecciwh.org

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NoNamed One (3 years ago)
very historical site of tombstone peaces

Eddie Gunner (3 years ago)
Nice place, medieval tombstones in good condition

Srecko Kovacevic (3 years ago)
? A very spiritual place. ☝️?

Petr Bureš (3 years ago)
Interesting place in amazing landscape

CoolIn Sarajevo (5 years ago)
Impressive high tombstone with beautiful motives placed in stunning and peaceful valley!

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