Židovar, Archaeological Site of Exceptional Importance in Orešac, Serbia.

Židovar is an archaeological site in Orešac that sits on an irregular plateau overlooking the Caras River valley. The terrain contains layers of settlement from multiple time periods, with artifacts spread across a modest area.

The earliest finds date to the early Bronze Age, followed by the Vatin and Belegiš cultures. From the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD the Scordisci, a Celtic people, built a fortified settlement with ditch and rampart; a hoard of silver and amber jewellery was found in 2001. Life ended with the Roman advance and the Danube frontier.

The name Židovar comes from the Serbian word for 'Jewish town', though no Jewish settlement is recorded here. The site is best known for a hoard of over 200 silver and amber objects found in 2001, including fibulae, torcs, and decorated boxes. One silver box lid bears a cross and contained rings engraved with a fish, a good shepherd, and a palm branch—early Christian symbols.

The site is sometimes open to visitors during the digging season, especially when active research is underway. It is worth checking current conditions before visiting, as access can vary depending on ongoing archaeological work.

The plateau's location at the eastern edge of Deliblato Sands provided early inhabitants with natural defensive advantages. This geographic position made it a strategically valuable place for settlement and protection.