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Dugi Otok
Dugi Otok means a gathering of people with nature and with interesting cultural monuments. There are amazing water holes, similar to the ancient theaters, in every place. You should not be surprised during your walks if you come across the remains of grave stones from the Paleolithic times.
Dugi Otok was mentioned first mid-10th Century by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus in his work "De administrando imperio" Pizuh. At the beginning of the 11th Century the island was called in written sources Tilagus Insulation. This name has been retained in the name of the bay and the natural park Telascica.
The archaeological finds from Krševanje Polje and Veli Rat, which originate from the early and middle Stone Age (Paleolithic and Mesolithic), indicate that the island was settled very early. On the island there are remains of Illyrian settlements (Omišenjak, Koženjak, Veli Brèastac ...) with and without characteristics of hill settlements (Vrtlaci). There are many hill graves (Gominjak, euh ... Polje) and a cemetery in the valley (Dugo Polje).
Dugi Otok was mentioned first mid-10th Century by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus in his work "De administrando imperio" Pizuh. At the beginning of the 11th Century the island was called in written sources Tilagus Insulation. This name has been retained in the name of the bay and the natural park Telascica.
The archaeological finds from Krševanje Polje and Veli Rat, which originate from the early and middle Stone Age (Paleolithic and Mesolithic), indicate that the island was settled very early. On the island there are remains of Illyrian settlements (Omišenjak, Koženjak, Veli Brèastac ...) with and without characteristics of hill settlements (Vrtlaci). There are many hill graves (Gominjak, euh ... Polje) and a cemetery in the valley (Dugo Polje).
From the ancient times are witnessing the remains of pottery fragments scattered, smaller monuments (sarcophagi) and remnants of buildings (villae rusticae), with an agricultural complex at Mala Proversa. There is also a monument to the Euhemer slaves of the imperial to the honor of the goddess Diana, which is another proof that the area of the lake Jezero Žmansko formerly existed as an imperial court.
From the early Christian and pre-Roman period are numerous churches, many of which are well preserved, such as The Church of St. Peregrine at Savar.
There are also examples of civil architecture from the period between the 16th and 18 Century preserved. These buildings represent a valuable contribution to the island architecture.
There are also examples of civil architecture from the period between the 16th and 18 Century preserved. These buildings represent a valuable contribution to the island architecture.
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