Kraku Lu Jordan, Archaeological foundry site in Kučevo, Serbia.
Kraku Lu Jordan is an archaeological site near Kučevo with remains of copper and iron processing from the late Roman period. The complex contains separate production areas divided by walls, each dedicated to different stages of metalworking.
This site operated as an active metalworking center between 280 and 380 AD before being destroyed by fire. Excavations carried out from 1971 to 1987 uncovered the evidence of this production and the circumstances of its end.
The pottery found here shows how people used local methods rather than Roman techniques, revealing strong community traditions in craft-making. These handmade vessels reflect the distinct identity of those who lived and worked at the site.
The site sits where the Brodica and Pek rivers meet, with natural defenses on one side and fortification walls marking the other. The location itself provides good orientation for understanding how the settlement was positioned.
Over 200 metal objects and specialized vessels containing chemical residues were found here, documenting advanced metalworking techniques. These discoveries reveal the composition of alloys and refining methods used more than 1600 years ago.
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