Zagrad, Benkovac, Settlement in Benkovac, Croatia.
Zagrad is a small settlement in the municipality of Benkovac in Zadar County, situated at an elevation of 114 meters above sea level. The village functions today as a residential community in the rural landscape of inland Croatia.
During Roman times, Zagrad was settled and served as a place where people lived and buried their dead according to Roman customs. Archaeological work has revealed the area's connection to late antique occupation and funeral practices.
The discovery of over 50 pieces of Roman funeral architecture from the second half of the nineteenth century demonstrates the area's strong connection to ancient burial practices.
The settlement is accessible by local roads through the Benkovac municipality and provides basic amenities for visitors. Walking or driving through the area offers the best way to experience the rural landscape and see where local life takes place.
Fragments of Eastern Alpine marble were discovered among the archaeological remains, suggesting that a Roman villa or wealthy estate once stood in this location. These materials were transported from distant quarries, revealing the prosperity that once existed here.
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