Prosek
This article is about the archaeological site. For the metro station in Prague, see Prosek (Prague Metro). For the Croatian dessert wine, see Prošek.
The gorge of the Vardar at modern Demir Kapija was the site of Strez's capital, Prosek, from 1208 to 1214
Prosek (Macedonian alphabet: Просек), also known as Stenae (in Greek Στεναί narrow), is an archaeological site located in the Demir Kapija Canyon, in the Republic of Macedonia. This ancient settlement had an excellent strategical and war position. It was discovered in 1948. Some things that have been found here include four towers still standing today, many ceramic objects, jewellery, coins, and a few acropoli and necropolis.
See also
External links
- (English) PROSEK (STENAE)
- (Bulgarian) Томов, Т. "Добромир Хриз, който владееше Просек и Струмица". Анамнеза, Т. 6 (2008), 97-114
- (Macedonian)Микулчич, Ив. "Средновековни градови и тврдини во Македонија". Скопије, 1996
Coordinates: 41°24′03″N 22°15′48″E / 41.4008°N 22.2634°E
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