Pločnik

The site extends across 120 hectares between three river courses, containing remnants of settlements from the Vinca culture dating between 5500 and 4000 BC.

First discovered during railway construction in 1927, the location later revealed copper tools and artifacts indicating metal processing activities from the 5th millennium BC.

The settlement contained specialized areas for pottery production, creating 60 different forms of clay items including vessels and figurines for both daily use and ceremonies.

Excavation works continue through coordinated efforts between the Prokuplje Museum and the National Museum of Serbia, allowing researchers to study early metalworking techniques.

The discovery of a copper workshop with advanced furnace designs and air vents from 5500 BC shifted scientific understanding of when the Copper Age began in Europe.

GPS coordinates: 43.21056,21.36472

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:50