Nesactium

Nesactium
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Nesactium was an ancient fortified hill town and the political capital of the Histri tribe in pre-Roman Istria, located in southern Istria, Croatia, between the villages of Muntić and Valtura [1]. The settlement flourished as a key tribal center from around 1500 to 500 BC. Archaeological excavations have revealed substantial remains including massive carved stone pillars, defensive walls, and Roman-era structures [1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryCroatia
Coordinates44.9168° N, 13.9697° E

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