Bijaći, Archaeological site in Kaštela, Croatia
Bijaći is an archaeological site in Kaštela with remnants of buildings from multiple periods, including a church foundation and residential complexes. The location preserves traces of both Roman and early Christian occupation layered one above the other.
The location began as a Roman residential estate and was later adapted into a Christian religious center, showing continuous use over centuries. Excavations in the 1960s and 1990s uncovered these layers and documented the phases of settlement growth.
The ruins of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist display early Christian artworks and religious objects that show how people practiced their faith in ancient times. Visitors can see the craftsmanship of these items and understand why this location mattered to the early Christian community.
The site is accessible by bus from Split and sits along the coastal road through Kaštela. Regional museums and heritage organizations offer guided tours to explain the ruins and their historical context.
Researchers discovered that religious objects were made using standardized measurement systems, pointing to highly organized craft production. This detail reveals that early Christian communities had structured manufacturing methods.
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