Arheološko najdišče Debela griža

The fortified settlement Debela griža stands on elevated terrain near Volčji Grad, featuring substantial stone walls constructed using traditional dry-building methods.

Dating from 1600 BCE, this Bronze and Iron Age hillfort settlement contains defensive walls that demonstrate early metallurgy influences and population movements across the region.

The site reflects prehistoric building techniques of the Karst region, where communities created monumental structures using limestone as their primary construction material.

Visitors can access the archaeological site throughout the year and combine their exploration with stays at nearby accommodations in the Karst region.

The walls of Debela griža form part of an extensive network of hillforts that controlled ancient pathways through the limestone landscapes of the Eastern Adriatic coast.

Location: Komen Municipality

GPS coordinates: 45.80386,13.74686

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:29