Plaošnik, Archaeological site in Ohrid Municipality, North Macedonia.
Plaošnik is an archaeological site near Lake Ohrid containing superimposed layers of settlement from different periods. The complex displays remains from early times through the medieval era, with some structures protected and mosaics preserved for examination.
The site saw early Christian settlement and later received a major church structure, which was subsequently repurposed under Ottoman rule. This transformation reflects how the region changed across centuries of different governance.
The site reflects layers of religious practice, from early Christian worship to later Islamic use of the same structures. Walking through the ruins, one notices how different faiths left their marks on this place over centuries.
The site sits on a plateau with views toward the lake and is accessible from above. A protective structure covers the main remains, but visitors should expect uneven ground and exposed archaeological areas.
The baptistery still displays a circular pool accessed by stairs, originally adorned with intricate floor patterns. These details reveal the religious practices and artistic skill of the residents who built this space.
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