Nesactium, Archaeological site in Ližnjan, Croatia
Nesazio stands on a 115-meter-high hill between Muntić and Valtura villages, offering views across the southern Istrian peninsula and Mediterranean Sea.
The Romans conquered this fortified settlement in 177 BC, leading to the death of King Epulon and marking the end of Histri tribal rule.
The excavated necropolis contains ceramic urns and burial offerings dating from the 11th century BC, revealing connections with Greek and Mediterranean civilizations.
Many archaeological artifacts discovered at Nesazio are displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Istria in Pula, while a small museum remains on site.
Two stone sculptures found at the site depict fertility and knights deities, representing rare examples of pre-Roman Histrian religious art.
Location: Ližnjan
GPS coordinates: 44.91667,13.96972
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:03
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