Vardarski Rid, Archaeological site near Gevgelija, North Macedonia
Vardarski Rid consists of two connected rocky hills that rise above the Vardar River and overlook the Gevgelija Plain. The layers beneath the surface include sixteen distinct cultural levels documenting repeated settlement spanning multiple centuries.
The settlement began in the late Bronze Age around 1300 BC and saw repeated habitation until abandonment in the first century BC. Destruction marks in the archaeological record indicate external attacks led to its decline.
The site contains remains of homes and work areas stacked in layers, showing how people lived and worked across different time periods. Objects found there reveal daily activities and the skills of those who settled in this spot.
The site is an open archaeological location on two hills with uneven paths and views extending in multiple directions. The local museum in Gevgelija displays items from the excavation and helps interpret what is visible at the location.
Fifty-one silver coins discovered at this location were likely abandoned during a violent attack on the settlement. These coins provide a rare direct trace of a catastrophic event frozen in the archaeological record.
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